Ac6 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ac6 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.841 N,2 54.097 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.880683
  • Longitude: -2.901617
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AC6
Type barge
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2005

Surveying Details

H3875/28 9.7.28 POSN 585254N, 025408W. (ARGYLL IN SAME POSN). INS AS DWP. BR STD. H7308/56 13.5.59 INS CAUTION NOTE ON 35. - NM 1924/58. H2496/72 14.3.72 POSN 585252N, 025400W, OR 217.5DEG, 2750FT FROM LAMB HOLM TRIG STN (61). VERY SMALL WK AND VERY LITTLE REMAINS. LARGE QUANTITY OF DEBRIS, PLATES & GIRDERS, COVERED WITH WEED. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS 5.3.72). INS DWP. BR STD. 3.7.80 NOT SHOWN ON NC 35 (AREA BLUED OUT). 11.12.81 COVERED BY LEGEND 'WKS' ON NC 2250. 27.8.92 DISPERSED AMONGST REMAINS OF SEVERAL OTHER BLOCKSHIPS. (DIVE SCAPA FLOW).

Circumstances of loss

EX METAL INDUSTRIES LTD BARGE, SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW).

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FAQ

Where is the AC6 wreck located?

The AC6 wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.841 N,2 54.097 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AC6?

The seabed around the AC6 lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AC6 discovered?

The wreck of the AC6 was discovered in 1941.

What country did the AC6 belong to?

The AC6 belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the AC6?

The AC6 is classified as a barge.

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