Ancantha Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Ancantha Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 43.5 N,0 53.603 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 81 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ANCANTHA |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 322 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 4, 1915 |
| Original Detection Year | 1915 |
| Last Detection Year | 2005 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 3.8.72 SUNK 25M E BY N OF LONGSTONE. APPROX POSN 554330N, 005330W. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). NCA. HH091/083/01 10.3.05 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 1083). AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY U-BOAT.
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