Ville De Mons Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ville de mons Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 20 N,12 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.333333
  • Longitude: -12.000000
Water Depth 1700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VILLE DE MONS
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Tonnage 7463
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,grain,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SINKING POSN 582000N, 120000W. (LLOYDS). 29.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 1700MTRS. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & LL WW2).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U 47. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LIVERPOOL & GLASGOW. CARGO: 4375 TONS GENERAL, 1280 BOXES PEARS, 648 TONS CORN, 536 TONS WHEAT.

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FAQ

Where is the VILLE DE MONS wreck located?

The VILLE DE MONS wreck is located at coordinates 58 20 N,12 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VILLE DE MONS?

The seabed around the VILLE DE MONS lies at approximately 1700 meters deep.

When did the VILLE DE MONS sink?

The VILLE DE MONS sank on Sep 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VILLE DE MONS discovered?

The wreck of the VILLE DE MONS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the VILLE DE MONS belong to?

The VILLE DE MONS belonged to BE.

What cargo was the VILLE DE MONS carrying?

The VILLE DE MONS was carrying general and mixed goods,grain,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the VILLE DE MONS?

The VILLE DE MONS had a tonnage of 7463 tons.

What type of wreck is the VILLE DE MONS?

The VILLE DE MONS is classified as a steam ship.

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