Aeneas (Stern Section)(Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Aeneas (stern section)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 6.614 N,2 50.663 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.110233
- Longitude: -2.844383
|
| Wreck Depth |
55 m
|
| Water Depth |
60 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
liner
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
150.3 m |
| Width |
18.3 m |
| Draught |
8.8 |
| Tonnage |
10058 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 4, 1940
|
| Original Detection Year |
1954 |
| Last Detection Year |
2001 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 8, 2001 |
Surveying Details
H2137/54 22.6.54 H2137/54 22.6.54 NDW IN 500630N 025000W USING DECCA, OR 103DEGS, 31.5M FROM START POINT. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD 23.5.54). BR STD. H2137/54 22.7.55 H2137/54 22.7.55 LOCATED IN 500634N, 025034W USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 30FMS IN GENERAL DEPTH 33FMS. (SCES & HMS SCOTT). LC 2454. 18.1.80 18.1.80 SHOWN AS WKPA 55MTRS ON FR 878 [DEC 79 EDN]. NCA. 4.10.83 4.10.83 MAIN AND AFTER PORTION OF HULL DIVED ON. RIBS AND PLATES PROTRUDE FROM SEABED. ENTIRE AREA HEAVILY SILTED OVER. BOW SECTION LIES SOME 400MTRS TO N AND WK OF A SUBMARINE LIES CLOSE ASTERN OF THIS WK. (E GILES). AMEND TO WKS 55MTRS. BR STD.. HH100/351/14/10 2.3.99 HH100/351/14/10 2.3.99 LOCATED IN 5006.577N, 0250.587W [OGB] USING DGPS. LIES SW/NE. HEIGHT 6MTRS. [POSN ALSO GIVEN AS 5006.576N, 0250.587W, NCA]. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED FOR POSN. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.1.99). AMENDED TO CINC. AMEND POSN. BR STD. CINC REMOVED 16.12.04 MORE THAN 5 YEARS. HH090/912/01 8.2.01 HH090/912/01 8.2.01 NOT LOCATED. ASSUMED TO BE BURIED. SUBMARINE MENTIONED IN THIS RECORD WAS LOCATED. SEE [18437]. (GARDLINE, HI 912). AMEND TO DEAD. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
2.7.40 BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE IN CONVOY 21MILES SE OF START PT. ON 2.7.40. FINALLY SANK 4.7.40. EN- ROUTE HONG KONG FOR LONDON & GLASGOW. (LL WW2).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 6.614 N,2 50.663 W
Aeneas (Stern Section)(Possibly) on Wreck Map
Aeneas (Stern Section)(Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.614 N,2 50.663 W.
How deep is the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.614 N,2 50.663 W.
How deep is the seabed around the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.
When did the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) sink?
The AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 4, 1940.
When was the wreck of the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1954.
What country did the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) belong to?
The AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY)?
The AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 10058 tons.
What type of wreck is the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY)?
The AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a liner.
General Comments
HEAVILY SILTED OVER