SS Atlantic Conveyor
Atlantic Conveyor approaching the Falklands. On or about 19 May 1982. | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Atlantic Conveyor |
| Operator | Cunard Line |
| Builder | Swan Hunter, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom |
| Launched | 25 August 1969 |
| Completed | March 1970 |
| Identification | IMO number: 6926036 |
| Fate |
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| General characteristics | |
| Type | Container ship |
| Tonnage | 14,946 GRT |
| Length | 695 ft (212 m) |
| Beam | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Draught | 9,1 m |
| Propulsion | 4 steam turbines, 2 propellers |
| Speed | 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph) |
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Atlantic Conveyor was a British merchant navy ship, registered in Liverpool, that was requisitioned during the Falklands War.
She was hit on 25 May 1982 by two Argentine air-launched AM39 Exocet missiles, killing 12 sailors. Atlantic Conveyor sank whilst under tow on 28 May 1982.
The wrecksite is designated under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986.