Algonquin (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Algonquin (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 39.537 N,7 50.545 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.658950
  • Longitude: -7.842417
Wreck Depth 117 m
Water Depth 134 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALGONQUIN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Tonnage 1806
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4847/71 9.5.72 H4847/71 9.5.72 LOCATED IN 493930N, 075030W [OGB] USING DECCA. HT OF WK 34FT IN GEN DEPTH 420FT [UNREDUCED]. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS, 13.4.72). INS AS WK 64FMS [117MTRS]. BR STD. 19.11.99 19.11.99 LOCATED IN 4942.743N, 0751.677W [WGD] USING DGPS. SAND BUILT UP ON EITHER SIDE. (TELECON BOB DAVIS, ECHOSCAN/G FURSE, 10.11.99). GIVES 4942.707N, 0751.632W [OGB]. COULD ALSO REFER TO UNKNOWN CARGO SHIP CLOSE W [SEE 21538]. NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 1978

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 65M W OF BISHOP ROCK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM NEW YORK TO LONDON. (LL WW1).

General Comments

SAND BUILT UP ON EITHER SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the ALGONQUIN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ALGONQUIN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 39.537 N,7 50.545 W.

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

The ALGONQUIN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 117 meters and is located at coordinates 49 39.537 N,7 50.545 W.

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

The seabed around the ALGONQUIN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 134 meters deep.

When did the ALGONQUIN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ALGONQUIN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 12, 1917.

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

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

What country did the ALGONQUIN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ALGONQUIN (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the ALGONQUIN (POSSIBLY)?

The ALGONQUIN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1806 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALGONQUIN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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