West Gate Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
West gate Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 28 N,63 36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.466667
  • Longitude: -63.600000
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name WEST GATE
Type merchant vessel
Flag US
Length 124.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 5799
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details [NO DATE] WRECK IN 402800N, 633600W APPROX. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2010

Circumstances of loss

LAID DOWN AS WAR AGATE, BUILT IN 1918 BY COLUMBIA RIVER SHIPBUILDING CO. PORTLAND, OREGON. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR BORDEAUX. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US NAVY. AFTER HER STEERING GEAR JAMMED SHE WAS IN A COLLISON WITH THE AMERICA, ANOTHER NAVY CARGO SHIP & SUNK. 7 CREW LOST THEIR LIVES. (INTERNET)

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FAQ

Where is the WEST GATE wreck located?

The WEST GATE wreck is located at coordinates 40 28 N,63 36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WEST GATE?

The seabed around the WEST GATE lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the WEST GATE sink?

The WEST GATE sank on Oct 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WEST GATE discovered?

The wreck of the WEST GATE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WEST GATE belong to?

The WEST GATE belonged to US.

What cargo was the WEST GATE carrying?

The WEST GATE was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the WEST GATE?

The WEST GATE had a tonnage of 5799 tons.

What type of wreck is the WEST GATE?

The WEST GATE is classified as a merchant vessel.

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