Aby (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Aby (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.351 N,0 40.609 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.722517
  • Longitude: 0.676817
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABY (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 13.7 m
Width 4.3 m
Draught 1.5
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2016

Surveying Details

8.7.18 M32584 SUNK IN 534400N, 004445E. (SIO GRIMSBY). 18.7.18 M34375 POSN ABOUT 20M OUT OF GRIMSBY. (BOT). 18.7.18 M34868 POSN ABOUT 1.5M NNW OF THE ALBION WHOSE POSN IS GIVEN AS 20M E BY N OF SPURN LTV, WHICH WAS IN POSN 25M E 0.75 N FROM SPURN PT. H6391/19 H6391/19 POSN 534335N, 004220E PA. INS ON CHARTS. 10.4.24 AMEND TO NDW. NE 1190. H0953/40 20.2.41 DELETED. (HMS FRANKLIN). - NM 320/41. H4465/83 18.11.83 EXAM'D 17.3.83 IN 534320N, 004043E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. NO E/S DEPTH OBTAINED. GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. DEBRIS. CHART AS FOUL. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 10.10.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY EXPLOSIVES BY UB 40.

General Comments

DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the ABY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ABY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.351 N,0 40.609 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ABY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ABY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the ABY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ABY (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ABY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ABY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ABY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ABY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ABY (POSSIBLY)?

The ABY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABY (POSSIBLY)?

The ABY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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