Aksai Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Aksai Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.11 N,6 17.36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.985167
  • Longitude: -6.289333
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AKSAI
Type steam ship
Flag RU
Length 85.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1578
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1875
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2016

Surveying Details

H3542/68 21.5.69 POSN 495857N, 061715W. AREA OF WRECKAGE ABOUT 200FT SQUARE. (R EDMONDS, REPORT DTD 13.5.69). 4.9.69 DIVED ON. ONLY THE RIBS, STERN END, PROPELLER SHAFT AND PROPELLER INTACT WITH A PILE OF WELSH COAL. (WATERSPORT AND POWER MAGAZINE, SEPT 1975). H1280/76/24 22.1.76 REPORTED IN 495849.2N, 061720.4W, SW OF BAKER, N OF WHITE ISLAND, ISLES OF SCILLY. THE WRECK LIES NW-SE WITH THE STERN TO THE NW IN 35FT OF WATER AND THE SE SECTION IN 25FT OF WATER. LIES TOGETHER ALTHOUGH MUCH HAS COLLAPSED. AN IRON PROPELLOR IS STILL IN POSITION WITH BROKEN BLADES. A POSSIBLE HAZARD TO SMALL BOATS THAT MIGHT SNAG THEIR ANCHORS. (RAF HONINGTON SAC, 1975). HH100/351/12 13.3.97 WK LIES UPRIGHT WITH BOW FACING DOWN REEF. STERN IN 72MTRS AND BOW IN 80MTRS IN POSN: 495907N,061718W [WGD]. POSN BY GPS. (G J POUND). INS AS NDW. BR STD. SEP2016/000143596 17.11.2016 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1470). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK EN ROUTE FROM CARDIFF TO ODESSA.

General Comments

IRON HULL, SINGLE SCREW, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the AKSAI wreck located?

The AKSAI wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.11 N,6 17.36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AKSAI?

The seabed around the AKSAI lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the AKSAI sink?

The AKSAI sank on Nov 2, 1875.

When was the wreck of the AKSAI discovered?

The wreck of the AKSAI was discovered in 1969.

What country did the AKSAI belong to?

The AKSAI belonged to RU.

What cargo was the AKSAI carrying?

The AKSAI was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AKSAI?

The AKSAI had a tonnage of 1578 tons.

What type of wreck is the AKSAI?

The AKSAI is classified as a steam ship.

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