Stanvac Melbourne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stanvac melbourne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 30.847 N,60 19.938 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.514117
  • Longitude: -60.332300
Water Depth 143 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STANVAC MELBOURNE
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 153.6 m
Width 20.7 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 10013
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 12, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 19.6.69 POSN GIVEN AS 103000N, 602000W APPROX. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA. H4817/80 20.4.83 NDW REPD 1942 SHOWN IN 103100N, 062000W ON US 24028 [4TH EDN 1982]. INS AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2009/000087098 25.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7625 [2009 EDN, 1:1,000,000]. NCA. 8.3.10 SHOWN AS NDW IN 1030.847N, 6019.938W [WGD] ON US NGA 24400 [1ST EDN AUG '80, 1:150,000]. NC 501.
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY SUN SB & DD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PETROLEUM SHIPPING CO. TURBINE ENGINE OF 1006 NHP. PASSAGE PERNAMBUCO FOR ARUBA. TORPEDOED BY U 515. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the STANVAC MELBOURNE wreck located?

The STANVAC MELBOURNE wreck is located at coordinates 10 30.847 N,60 19.938 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STANVAC MELBOURNE?

The seabed around the STANVAC MELBOURNE lies at approximately 143 meters deep.

When did the STANVAC MELBOURNE sink?

The STANVAC MELBOURNE sank on Sep 12, 1942.

When was the wreck of the STANVAC MELBOURNE discovered?

The wreck of the STANVAC MELBOURNE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the STANVAC MELBOURNE belong to?

The STANVAC MELBOURNE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the STANVAC MELBOURNE carrying?

The STANVAC MELBOURNE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the STANVAC MELBOURNE?

The STANVAC MELBOURNE had a tonnage of 10013 tons.

What type of wreck is the STANVAC MELBOURNE?

The STANVAC MELBOURNE is classified as a tanker.

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