Akaroa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Akaroa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 20.94 N,4 24.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.349000
  • Longitude: -4.401500
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AKAROA
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 67.4 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1348
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2021

Surveying Details

SUNK 70M W OF THE CASQUETTES. (LL WW1). H1690/19 16.7.19 H1690/19 16.7.19 WK IN 492100N, 042400W. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 H1291/28 AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW (1917). BR STD. 9.1.78 9.1.78 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] BUT LISTED IN FRENCH WRECK RECORDS. NCA. 7.1.82 7.1.82 AMENDED TO WK USC 71MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2655. 10.8.87 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 62MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. WAS NOT FOUND BY LA MOA IN 1974. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). 8.8.89 8.8.89 AMENDED TO WK USC PD 62MTRS. NC 2664 & NC 2668. 8.8.89 8.8.89 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 492300N, 041900W. (NORWEGIAN WW1 LOSSES). NCA. 21.5.09 21.5.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 62MTRS IN 4920.940N, 0424.096W [WGD] ON FRENCH 2647 [INT 1708] [4TH EDN 2008, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION) NE 2647.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR ROUEN. SUNK BY SUBMARINE 70M W OF THE CASQUETTES. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the AKAROA wreck located?

The AKAROA wreck is located at coordinates 49 20.94 N,4 24.09 W.

How deep is the AKAROA and where exactly is it located?

The AKAROA lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 49 20.94 N,4 24.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AKAROA?

The seabed around the AKAROA lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the AKAROA sink?

The AKAROA sank on Sep 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AKAROA discovered?

The wreck of the AKAROA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the AKAROA belong to?

The AKAROA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the AKAROA carrying?

The AKAROA was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the AKAROA?

The AKAROA had a tonnage of 1348 tons.

What type of wreck is the AKAROA?

The AKAROA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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