Stratford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stratford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 50.01 N,10 40.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.833500
  • Longitude: -10.667333
Water Depth 1200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STRATFORD
Type tanker
Flag GB
Tonnage 4753
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H1001/40 H1001/40 POSN GIVEN AS 545000N, 104000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 14.10.00 14.10.00 ATTACKED IN 5501.00N, 1002.00W, ABANDONED ON FIRE. LAST REPORTED POSN GIVEN AS 5450.00N, 1040.00W. TUG FAILED TO LOCATE. (LL WW2). POSN GIVEN AS 5450.00N, 1040.00W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ARUBA. TORPEDOED BY U 137. ABANDONED ON FIRE. TUG FAILED TO LOCATE VESSEL WHICH WAS PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. 2 OF 34 CREW KILLED. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the STRATFORD wreck located?

The STRATFORD wreck is located at coordinates 54 50.01 N,10 40.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STRATFORD?

The seabed around the STRATFORD lies at approximately 1200 meters deep.

When did the STRATFORD sink?

The STRATFORD sank on Sep 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the STRATFORD discovered?

The wreck of the STRATFORD was discovered in 1940.

What country did the STRATFORD belong to?

The STRATFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STRATFORD carrying?

The STRATFORD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the STRATFORD?

The STRATFORD had a tonnage of 4753 tons.

What type of wreck is the STRATFORD?

The STRATFORD is classified as a tanker.

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