Wentworth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wentworth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 59 N,43 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.983333
  • Longitude: -43.916667
Water Depth 3600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WENTWORTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5213
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.2.96 VESSEL SUNK IN 535900N, 435500W APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, AXIS SUB SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1919 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO. LAID DOWN AS 'WAR PHIOX'. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DALGLIESH SS CO. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH & OBAN FOR NEW YORK & MACORIS IN CONVOY, WAS EVENTUALLY SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U-628, AFTER AN INITIAL ATTACK BY U-538 AND SUBSEQUENT FAILED ATTEMPT TO SINK BY TORPEDO FROM ESCORT HMS LOOSESTRIFE. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, WSS VOL.3, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the WENTWORTH wreck located?

The WENTWORTH wreck is located at coordinates 53 59 N,43 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WENTWORTH?

The seabed around the WENTWORTH lies at approximately 3600 meters deep.

When did the WENTWORTH sink?

The WENTWORTH sank on May 5, 1943.

When was the wreck of the WENTWORTH discovered?

The wreck of the WENTWORTH was discovered in 1943.

What country did the WENTWORTH belong to?

The WENTWORTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WENTWORTH carrying?

The WENTWORTH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WENTWORTH?

The WENTWORTH had a tonnage of 5213 tons.

What type of wreck is the WENTWORTH?

The WENTWORTH is classified as a steam ship.

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