Acavas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Acavas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 24 N,15 5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.400000
  • Longitude: -15.083333
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACAVAS
Flag GB
Tonnage 8010
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 10.7.87 10.7.87 SINKING POSN 482400N, 150500W. (NO AUTHORITY GIVEN).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PROBABLY SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-51, WHICH SANK SARANAC IN SAME POSN ON SAME DAY BUT NOT CONFIRMED BY ANY LOSS BOOKS.

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FAQ

Where is the ACAVAS wreck located?

The ACAVAS wreck is located at coordinates 48 24 N,15 5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ACAVAS?

The seabed around the ACAVAS lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the ACAVAS sink?

The ACAVAS sank on Jun 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ACAVAS discovered?

The wreck of the ACAVAS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ACAVAS belong to?

The ACAVAS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ACAVAS?

The ACAVAS had a tonnage of 8010 tons.

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