Agberi (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Agberi (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 53.151 N,5 18.746 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.885850
  • Longitude: -5.312433
Wreck Depth 91 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AGBERI (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 110
Shadow Height 19
Orientation 90
Tonnage 4821
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2000

Surveying Details

TORPEDOED 18M NW 1/2 N FROM BARDSEY I. (WW1SL). INS ON CHARTS AS NDW IN 525412N, 051305W. (AUTHORITY AND DATE NOT KNOWN) H5141/53 14.8.53 H5141/53 14.8.53 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 1411. 8.11.78 8.11.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 110MTRS. NC 1411. H1935/80 17.5.82 H1935/80 17.5.82 NOTHING FOUND IN REPD POSN, BUT LARGE WK EXAM'D 17.6.81 IN 525308N, 051841W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 91.6 IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 19MTRS. LYING E/W. SONAR LENGTH OVER 120MTRS. HAS PRONOUNCED MIDSHIPS SUPERSTRUCTURE. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, PRONOUNCED MIDSHIPS SUPERSTRUCTURE

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FAQ

Where is the AGBERI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AGBERI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 53.151 N,5 18.746 W.

How deep is the AGBERI (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AGBERI (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 91 meters and is located at coordinates 52 53.151 N,5 18.746 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AGBERI (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AGBERI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the AGBERI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The AGBERI (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AGBERI (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AGBERI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the AGBERI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AGBERI (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AGBERI (POSSIBLY)?

The AGBERI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4821 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGBERI (POSSIBLY)?

The AGBERI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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