Sesostris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sesostris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 0 N,15 23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.000000
  • Longitude: -15.383333
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SESOSTRIS
Type steam ship
Flag EG
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2962
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2004

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 560000N, 152300W. 5.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY J BLUMER & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A & R KLAT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 363NHP. PASSAGE HALIFAX, NS, FOR LIVERPOOL IN CONVOY. TORPEDOED BY U-106. ALL HANDS LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SESOSTRIS wreck located?

The SESOSTRIS wreck is located at coordinates 56 0 N,15 23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SESOSTRIS?

The seabed around the SESOSTRIS lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the SESOSTRIS sink?

The SESOSTRIS sank on Jan 29, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SESOSTRIS discovered?

The wreck of the SESOSTRIS was discovered in 1941.

What country did the SESOSTRIS belong to?

The SESOSTRIS belonged to EG.

What was the tonnage of the SESOSTRIS?

The SESOSTRIS had a tonnage of 2962 tons.

What type of wreck is the SESOSTRIS?

The SESOSTRIS is classified as a steam ship.

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