Achillet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Achillet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 0 S,10 19 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -19.000000
  • Longitude: 10.316667
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACHILLET
Type motor vessel
Flag LB
Length 131.7 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5281
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.11.71 VESSEL PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK IN 190000S, 101900E APPROX. (LL 203). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ACHILLET CIA NAV, SA. PASSAGE SFAX FOR MADRAS. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW IN A SINKING CONDITION 300M NW OF WALVIS BAY DUE TO WATER INGRESS THROUGH HULL FRACTURES. VESSEL LAST SIGHTED SUBMERGED TO DECK LEVEL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ACHILLET wreck located?

The ACHILLET wreck is located at coordinates 19 0 S,10 19 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ACHILLET?

The seabed around the ACHILLET lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the ACHILLET sink?

The ACHILLET sank on Feb 26, 1971.

When was the wreck of the ACHILLET discovered?

The wreck of the ACHILLET was discovered in 1971.

What country did the ACHILLET belong to?

The ACHILLET belonged to LB.

What cargo was the ACHILLET carrying?

The ACHILLET was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the ACHILLET?

The ACHILLET had a tonnage of 5281 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACHILLET?

The ACHILLET is classified as a motor vessel.

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