Agapenor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Agapenor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 53 N,15 23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.883333
  • Longitude: -15.383333
Water Depth 4600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AGAPENOR
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 138.7 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 6148
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.12.77 VESSEL SUNK ABOUT 200M SW OF FREETOWN IN 065300N, 152300W APPROX. VESSEL'S GROSS TONNAGE QUOTED AS 7392GRT IN BRITISH MERCHANT SHIPPING LOSSES WWII AND SHIPS OF THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII & AXIS SUB SUCCESSES). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY SCOTTS SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALFRED HOLT & CO. PASSAGE KARACHI & TABLE BAY FOR FREETOWN & UK. TORPEDOED BY U-87. (SHIPS OF THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE, DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the AGAPENOR wreck located?

The AGAPENOR wreck is located at coordinates 6 53 N,15 23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AGAPENOR?

The seabed around the AGAPENOR lies at approximately 4600 meters deep.

When did the AGAPENOR sink?

The AGAPENOR sank on Oct 10, 1942.

When was the wreck of the AGAPENOR discovered?

The wreck of the AGAPENOR was discovered in 1942.

What country did the AGAPENOR belong to?

The AGAPENOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AGAPENOR carrying?

The AGAPENOR was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AGAPENOR?

The AGAPENOR had a tonnage of 6148 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGAPENOR?

The AGAPENOR is classified as a liner.

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