Ville De Gand (Ss) Wreck

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Ville de gand (ss) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 28.000 N,15 10.000 W
Latitude, Longitude
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  • Latitude: 55.466670
  • Longitude: -15.166670
Name VILLE DE GAND (SS)
Type steam ship
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1940
Original Source Hocking 1989, 740; Lloyd's List 39, 245, Tuesday, 20th August 1940; Lloyd's List 39, 247, Thursday, 22nd August 1940; Lloyd's List 39, 253, Thursday, 29th August 1940.
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Wreck No: W11671, Place of Loss: Erris Head, 350km WNW, Source of Coordinate: Lloyd's List, Description: 20-year-old, 7,590-ton Belgian cargo steamship captained by Raoul Carlier. Torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat while en route from Liverpool to New York. 15 crew including the captain lost their lives and at least 11 men were saved.

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Where is the VILLE DE GAND (SS) wreck located?

The VILLE DE GAND (SS) wreck is located at coordinates 55 28.000 N,15 10.000 W.

When did the VILLE DE GAND (SS) sink?

The VILLE DE GAND (SS) sank on Aug 19, 1940.

What type of wreck is the VILLE DE GAND (SS)?

The VILLE DE GAND (SS) is classified as a steam ship.

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