William Pierce Frye Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
William pierce frye Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 56 N,24 14 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.933333
  • Longitude: -24.233333
Water Depth 2940 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.9.72 14.9.72 VESSEL SUNK IN 565600N, 241400W APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY SOUTH PORTLAND SHIPBUILDING CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP FOR 11.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR BARRY. STRAGGLED FROM CONVOY AND WAS TORPEDOED. (LIBERTY SHIPS & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE wreck located?

The WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE wreck is located at coordinates 56 56 N,24 14 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE?

The seabed around the WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE lies at approximately 2940 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE sink?

The WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE sank on Mar 29, 1943.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE belong to?

The WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE?

The WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE?

The WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE is classified as a liberty ship.

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