Ac 9 Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ac 9 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.104 N,0 27.104 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.551733
  • Longitude: 0.451733
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AC 9
Type barge
Flag BRITISH
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 1.2
Orientation 30
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1940
Scour Dimensions 080.0,000.0,001.2,210
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2014

Surveying Details

H1332/40 10.4.40 WK IN 533324N, 002609E. LEAST DEPTH 28FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). INS AS WK 4.75FMS. - NM 989/40. H5193/50 8.8.50 AMEND TO WK 7.5FMS. - NM 1552/50. H5193/50 8.8.50 NOT FOUND USING A/S AND E/S. AREA SWEPT USING OROPESA - CLEAR AT 45FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). NCA. H595/58 2.6.58 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. NC 107. 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 13MTRS [LAT]. NC 107. HH090/593/01 23.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2013/000180690 11.7.14 EXAM'D 7.1.14 IN 5333.104N, 0027.104E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.09 IN GEN DEPTH 14.7MTRS. SCOUR 1.2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 80MTRS TOWARDS 210 DEGS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WITH 18MTRS, HT 0.8MTR. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, WELL BROKEN AND SCATTERED. CONTAINED ENTIRELY WITHIN THE SCOUR. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). DEBRIS WITHIN SCOUR AREA. RETAIN FOUL IN REVISED POSN.

General Comments

DEBRIS IN AREA OF SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.104 N,0 27.104 E
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FAQ

Where is the AC 9 wreck located?

The AC 9 wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.104 N,0 27.104 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AC 9?

The seabed around the AC 9 lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the AC 9 sink?

The AC 9 sank on Apr 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the AC 9 discovered?

The wreck of the AC 9 was discovered in 1940.

What country did the AC 9 belong to?

The AC 9 belonged to BRITISH.

What type of wreck is the AC 9?

The AC 9 is classified as a barge.

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