Abingdon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Abingdon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 53.333 N,14 31.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.888883
  • Longitude: 14.523617
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABINGDON
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 84 m
Width 10.4 m
Tonnage 710
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1952
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7407/46 13.1.47 STF SHOWN IN 355320N, 143125E, STERN, 65FT, BOW, 270FT FROM W.D.POST 0.5C SE FROM BIGHI PT. (C IN C, MED). - BLOCK NM 4020/46. H765/52 15.3.52 WK REMOVED. (KINGS HBR MASTER, MALTA, HN 2/52, DTD 21.1.52). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. NE 177.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2003
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 53.333 N,14 31.417 E
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FAQ

Where is the ABINGDON wreck located?

The ABINGDON wreck is located at coordinates 35 53.333 N,14 31.417 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ABINGDON?

The seabed around the ABINGDON lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the ABINGDON sink?

The ABINGDON sank on Apr 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ABINGDON discovered?

The wreck of the ABINGDON was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ABINGDON belong to?

The ABINGDON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ABINGDON?

The ABINGDON had a tonnage of 710 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABINGDON?

The ABINGDON is classified as a minesweeper.

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