Ville D' Arlon (Ss) Wreck

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Ville d' arlon (ss) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 51.000 N,19 15.000 W
Latitude, Longitude
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  • Latitude: 54.850000
  • Longitude: -19.250000
Name VILLE D' ARLON (SS)
Type steam ship
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1940
Original Source Hocking 1989, 740; www.uboat.net
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Wreck No: W11670, Place of Loss: Erris Head, 325NM west, Source of Coordinate: www.uboat.net, Description: 7,555 tons Belgian steamship owned by Societe Maritime Anversoise. Built in 1920 by American International Shipbuilding Corporation in Philadelphia. Measured 436.9 x 58.2 x 26.4ft and was capable of 13.5 knots Departed New York via Halifax for Liverpool on 15th November 1940 under the command of Capt. Albert Wilding. On 2nd December the steamer was observed showing "not under control" lights and fell behind the convoy. Nothing was heard of the steamer again and u-boat.net record it as being sunk by the U-47 commanded by Gunther Prien. All 52 crew on board died.

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Where is the VILLE D' ARLON (SS) wreck located?

The VILLE D' ARLON (SS) wreck is located at coordinates 54 51.000 N,19 15.000 W.

When did the VILLE D' ARLON (SS) sink?

The VILLE D' ARLON (SS) sank on Dec 2, 1940.

What type of wreck is the VILLE D' ARLON (SS)?

The VILLE D' ARLON (SS) is classified as a steam ship.

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