Aegeon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aegeon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 55 N,15 38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.916667
  • Longitude: -15.633333
Water Depth 4750 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AEGEON
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5285
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.9.95 VESSEL'S SINKING POSN RECORDED IN SEVERAL LOG BOOKS: LLOYDS WAR LOSSES QUOTES A) 065500N, 143800W & B) 065500N, 153800W; AXIS SUCCESSES QUOTES 065500N, 153800W. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY NAPIER & MILLER LTD, OLD KILPATRICK, GLASGOW. LAID DOWN AS 'WAR POPPY', COMPLETED AS 'KNOCKFIERNA', AND RENAMED AS 'AEGEON' IN 1935. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AEGEON SS CO LTD. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR BARRY VIA FREETOWN. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-124. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, BSSWWI VOL.3, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the AEGEON wreck located?

The AEGEON wreck is located at coordinates 6 55 N,15 38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AEGEON?

The seabed around the AEGEON lies at approximately 4750 meters deep.

When did the AEGEON sink?

The AEGEON sank on Apr 11, 1941.

When was the wreck of the AEGEON discovered?

The wreck of the AEGEON was discovered in 1941.

What country did the AEGEON belong to?

The AEGEON belonged to GR.

What cargo was the AEGEON carrying?

The AEGEON was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the AEGEON?

The AEGEON had a tonnage of 5285 tons.

What type of wreck is the AEGEON?

The AEGEON is classified as a steam ship.

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