Walter Q Gresham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Walter q gresham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35 N,28 5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.583333
  • Longitude: -28.083333
Water Depth 3150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WALTER Q GRESHAM
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 128.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7191
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material,milk
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.9.72 14.9.72 VESSEL SANK IN 533500N, 280500W APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, AXIS SUB SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY THE DELTA SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE US WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE SANTIAGO & NEW YORK FOR THE CLYDE IN CONVOY HX.229. TORPEDOED BY U-221. 6 MEN LOST. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the WALTER Q GRESHAM wreck located?

The WALTER Q GRESHAM wreck is located at coordinates 53 35 N,28 5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WALTER Q GRESHAM?

The seabed around the WALTER Q GRESHAM lies at approximately 3150 meters deep.

When did the WALTER Q GRESHAM sink?

The WALTER Q GRESHAM sank on Mar 18, 1943.

When was the wreck of the WALTER Q GRESHAM discovered?

The wreck of the WALTER Q GRESHAM was discovered in 1943.

What country did the WALTER Q GRESHAM belong to?

The WALTER Q GRESHAM belonged to US.

What cargo was the WALTER Q GRESHAM carrying?

The WALTER Q GRESHAM was carrying granular or powdery material,milk.

What was the tonnage of the WALTER Q GRESHAM?

The WALTER Q GRESHAM had a tonnage of 7191 tons.

What type of wreck is the WALTER Q GRESHAM?

The WALTER Q GRESHAM is classified as a steam ship.

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