Maritime record 2171 - VILLE DE HASSELT: OUTER HEBRIDES, ATLANTIC
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
| Parish | MARITIME, Western Isles |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
MK32NE 8000 3824 2802
N 57 0 W 9 0
Quality of fix = PD
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 120
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The steamship VILL DE HASSLET was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine, U46. The vessel was an ex American trader.
Surveying Details
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The wreck's position is given as posn 57 00 00N, 009 00 00W.
Source; World War II Shipping Loses.
A boat was recovered 60 mile NW, accounting for 0.5 N (magnetic north), from Barra Head.
Source; Public Record Office.
The wreck's position is given as 57 15 00N, 10 13 00W, by the U boat.
Note; the U boat's position is considered the most likely - Wrecks Officer.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
