Amicus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Amicus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 10 N,15 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.166667
  • Longitude: -15.833333
Water Depth 2850 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMICUS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 110.3 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3660
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 541000N, 155000W. 11.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2850MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 240 MILES W OF BLACKSOD BAY, COUNTY MAYO. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY NORTHUNBERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W H SEAGER & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 369NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE 'BAGNOLINI'. 36 MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 10 N,15 50 W
Amicus on Wreck Map Amicus Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the AMICUS wreck located?

The AMICUS wreck is located at coordinates 54 10 N,15 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMICUS?

The seabed around the AMICUS lies at approximately 2850 meters deep.

When did the AMICUS sink?

The AMICUS sank on Dec 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the AMICUS discovered?

The wreck of the AMICUS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the AMICUS belong to?

The AMICUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AMICUS?

The AMICUS had a tonnage of 3660 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMICUS?

The AMICUS is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks