Wandby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wandby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 45 N,17 7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.750000
  • Longitude: -17.116667
Water Depth 629 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WANDBY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4947
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 564500N, 170700W. 3.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-47. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the WANDBY wreck located?

The WANDBY wreck is located at coordinates 56 45 N,17 7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WANDBY?

The seabed around the WANDBY lies at approximately 629 meters deep.

When did the WANDBY sink?

The WANDBY sank on Oct 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the WANDBY discovered?

The wreck of the WANDBY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the WANDBY belong to?

The WANDBY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WANDBY carrying?

The WANDBY was carrying timber,metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the WANDBY?

The WANDBY had a tonnage of 4947 tons.

What type of wreck is the WANDBY?

The WANDBY is classified as a steam ship.

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