Aegeus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aegeus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 30 S,16 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -32.500000
  • Longitude: 16.000000
Water Depth 1400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AEGEUS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 122 m
Width 16 m
Draught 24.4
Tonnage 4538
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 1.12.77 1.12.77 WRECK IN 323000S, 160000E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2010

Circumstances of loss

9.10.42 LAID DOWN AS WAR STOCK, EX- DALWORTH 1935, EX- SIMON-SIDE 1937. BUILT IN 1920 BY A.MCMILLAN & SONS WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 517NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PATERAS BROS. PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR SALDANHA BAY & DURBAN. LEFT TRINIDAD ON 9.10.42 WAS NEVER HEARD OF AGAIN. (DODS & WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3)

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FAQ

Where is the AEGEUS wreck located?

The AEGEUS wreck is located at coordinates 32 30 S,16 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AEGEUS?

The seabed around the AEGEUS lies at approximately 1400 meters deep.

When did the AEGEUS sink?

The AEGEUS sank on Oct 31, 1942.

When was the wreck of the AEGEUS discovered?

The wreck of the AEGEUS was discovered in 1942.

What country did the AEGEUS belong to?

The AEGEUS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the AEGEUS?

The AEGEUS had a tonnage of 4538 tons.

What type of wreck is the AEGEUS?

The AEGEUS is classified as a steam ship.

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