Actuality Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Actuality Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 30.231 N,1 2.937 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.503850
- Longitude: 1.048950
|
| Wreck Depth |
14.3 m
|
| Water Depth |
20 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ACTUALITY |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
39.3 m |
| Width |
7.3 m |
| Draught |
2.7 |
| Sonar Length |
53 |
| Sonar Width |
15 |
| Shadow Height |
8.4 |
| Orientation |
135 |
| Tonnage |
311 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
cement
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 8, 1940
|
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2022 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
May 30, 2022 |
Surveying Details
SUNK 3M SW OF MOUSE LTV. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H0922/40 1.7.43 H0922/40 1.7.43 INS WK 7FMS 1FT IN 513013N, 010300E. - NM 1322/43. H0922/40 4.9.46 H0922/40 4.9.46 DISPERSED TO DEPTH OF 45FT. (HMS SWITHA, 11.8.46). NCA YET. H0922/40 14.10.46 H0922/40 14.10.46 DRIFT SWEPT 30.9.46. CLEAR AT 46, FOUL AT 47FT. POSN 513012N, 010303E. (CAPT. M/S, SHEERNESS, 30.9.46). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. - NM 3489/46. H2264/54 31.5.54 H2264/54 31.5.54 LOCATED IN 513015N, 010300E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50FT. (HMS SHACKLETON, 27.2.54 [E9628]). BR STD. H0922/40 11.12.61 H0922/40 11.12.61 SWEPT CLEAR AT 44FT, FOUL AT 45FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49FT IN GEN DEPTH 55FT. SCOUR DEPTH 57-77FT. EITHER A WK IN TWO PARTS OR TWO WKS. THE LARGER PART WAS CLEARED AT 48FT AND LIES ABOUT 250FT N OF THE SMALLER WHICH WAS CLEAR AT 44FT. (HMS ECHO, 31.10.61). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 2FT. - NM 2473/61. H6140/68 27.6.68 H6140/68 27.6.68 LOCATED IN 513009N, 010229E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49FT IN GEN DEPTH 55FT. SCOUR DEPTH 59FT [LAT]. A POOR SONAR CONTACT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 27.3.68). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 27.9.73 27.9.73 AMEND TO SW 13.1MTRS. NC 1607. H6140/68 19.1.79 H6140/68 19.1.79 SWEPT 4.12.78 IN 503013N, 010303E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 23MTRS. CLEAR AT 14.3MTRS, FOUL AT 14.4MTRS. COVERS LARGE AREA WITH SCOUR TO E OF MAIN WRECKAGE. AREA TO THE N AND S WAS CLOSELY SOUNDED AND REVEALED NO FURTHER WRECKAGE. (PLA WK REPORT, MAPLIN 18/78). AMEND TO SW 14.3MTRS. - NM 363/79. HH100351/05 22.1.92 HH100351/05 22.1.92 LOCATED IN 513017N, 010302E. (M SMITH). HH244/420/01 10.12.92 HH244/420/01 10.12.92 EXAM'D 19.10.92 IN 513012N, 010302.5E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.4 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 23MTRS. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (PLA WK NO.201/63, CHARTWELL 55/92). NCA. 13.6.05 13.6.05 SHOWN IN 5130.235N, 0102.952E [WGD] ON PLA 201/23 DTD SEP'03-NOV'04. BR STD. RSDRA2022000107740 30.05.22 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM PLA SURVEY DTD 15.03.2022 IN 5130.231N, 00102.937E. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.87MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS, LENGTH 53.0MTRS, WIDTH 15.0MTRS, HEIGHT 8.4MTRS, (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). NFS. RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH IN REVISED POSN LTA
Circumstances of loss
STEEL HULL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR NORWICH. MINED. CREW OF SIX LOST. LATER DISPERSED. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES & SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 30.231 N,1 2.937 E
Actuality on Wreck Map
Actuality Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ACTUALITY wreck located?
The ACTUALITY wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.231 N,1 2.937 E.
How deep is the ACTUALITY and where exactly is it located?
The ACTUALITY lies at a depth of about 14.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.231 N,1 2.937 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ACTUALITY?
The seabed around the ACTUALITY lies at approximately 20 meters deep.
When did the ACTUALITY sink?
The ACTUALITY sank on Dec 8, 1940.
When was the wreck of the ACTUALITY discovered?
The wreck of the ACTUALITY was discovered in 1940.
What country did the ACTUALITY belong to?
The ACTUALITY belonged to GB.
What cargo was the ACTUALITY carrying?
The ACTUALITY was carrying cement.
What was the tonnage of the ACTUALITY?
The ACTUALITY had a tonnage of 311 tons.
What type of wreck is the ACTUALITY?
The ACTUALITY is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5130.231N, 00102.937E. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.87MTRS (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). NFS. RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH IN REVISED POSN LTA