Aeneas (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aeneas (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.483 N,2 13.725 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.324717
  • Longitude: -2.228750
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AENEAS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 150.3 m
Width 18.4 m
Draught 11.3
Sonar Length 180
Sonar Width 50
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 120
Tonnage 10058
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,rubber,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 2, 1940
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2985/44 5.8.44 U/WATER CONTACT IN 501930N, 021300W. ATTACKED ON THREE OCCASIONS. BALES OF RAW RUBBER CAME TO SURFACE ON EACH OCCASION. OIL COVERED SEVERAL SQUARE MILES. (SO, EG5, 23.7.44). INS AS NDW. - FNM 1702/44. SONAR CONTACT IN 502000N, 021400W, APPROX. (AUBD 304/127). 15.2.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 501936N, 021342W. ACCURATE POSN. (EG 17, 15.2.45). H2985/44 10.2.60 TWO UNEXPLODED DEPTH CHARGES HAVE BEEN DROPPED ON WK IN 501930N, 021300W. THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS ARE IN FORCE:- A) SUBMARINES ARE NOT TO DIVE WITHIN TWO MILES OF THIS POSN, B) THE USE OF THIS WK AS AN A/S WEAPON TARGET IS TO BE DISCONTINUED. (C IN C PORTSMOUTH, 2.9.52). H2291/64 18.5.65 LOCATED IN 501927N, 021340W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 145 IN GEN DEPTH 171FT. NO SCOUR. STRONGEST SONAR RETURNS FROM SW BUT ALSO FIRM FROM NE. (HMS SCOTT, 7.5.64). H7800/68 18.12.69 DESPITE RESTRICTION B) OF 2.9.52, FOST REPORTS WK HAS BEEN DEMOLISHED AND NO LONGER PROVIDES A GOOD SONAR CONTACT AT WHICH TO AIM. (FOST, 8.12.69). 7.3.73 INS AS WK 44MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NC 2519. 4.10.83 DIVED ON IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS IN MAY 1983. LYING BADLY DAMAGED, DUE USE AS A TARGET, ON HEADING 215 DEGS. SUPERSTRUCTURE FLATTENED AND A GREAT DEAL OF EXPLOSIVES, OF VARIOUS TYPES, LIE IN VICINITY. LENGTH ABOUT 280FT, BEAM ABOUT 60FT. APPROX 3000 GRT. MUCH SILTED OVER WITH RUBBLE AND WRECKAGE. HIGHEST POINT STANDS 5 TO 6MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (E GILES). NCA. HH090/533/01 28.5.93 EXAM'D 5.3.93 IN 501929N, 021343.5W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.2 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 180MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS. LIES 120/300DEG. MAGNETOMETER INDICATED FERROUS CONTENT OF 1800 TONS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). AMEND TO WK 45MTRS. BR STD.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE HH100/351/17 2.10.01 DIVED 8.00 IN LISTED POSN. IDENTITY BASED ON CARGO OF RAW RUBBER AND CANVAS SANDALS ETC. THE REMAINS OF THE SANDALS (RUBBER SOLES) CAN BE SEEN IN GREAT QUANTITIES ON THE WK. A FOUR CYLINDER ENGINE LIES ON ITS SIDE AND THERE ARE THREE BOILERS, ONE UPTURNED. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY WORKMAN, CLARKE LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALFRED HOLT & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 641HP, TWIN SCREW. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR GLASGOW. GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING RAW RUBBER, CANVAS SANDALS, BOOTS. ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AND SANK TWO DAYS LATER.

General Comments

WELL FLATTENED

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FAQ

Where is the AENEAS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AENEAS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.483 N,2 13.725 W.

How deep is the AENEAS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AENEAS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.483 N,2 13.725 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AENEAS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the AENEAS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the AENEAS (PROBABLY) sink?

The AENEAS (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the AENEAS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AENEAS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the AENEAS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The AENEAS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AENEAS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The AENEAS (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,rubber,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the AENEAS (PROBABLY)?

The AENEAS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 10058 tons.

What type of wreck is the AENEAS (PROBABLY)?

The AENEAS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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