Anchises Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Anchises Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 30 N,13 17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.500000
  • Longitude: -13.283333
Water Depth 2750 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANCHISES
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 150.3 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 10000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H067/40 H067/40 POSN GIVEN AS 551700N, 125900W. 7.8.87 7.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 553000N, 131700W. ATTACKED ON 27 & 28.2.41, PRESUMABLY 551700N, 125900W WAS POSN OF FIRST ATTACK. (WW2SL). POSN PLOTS IN APPROX 2750 MTRS. SUNK APPROX 180 MILES WNW OF NORTH ARAN ISLAND, COUNTY DONEGAL. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 B WORKMAN CLARKE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALFRED HOLT & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 640NHP FOR 14 KNOTS. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 19 LOST, 156 SURVIVORS. (DODS).

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Place of Loss: N Aran Island, 180 miles WNW of

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FAQ

Where is the ANCHISES wreck located?

The ANCHISES wreck is located at coordinates 55 30 N,13 17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANCHISES?

The seabed around the ANCHISES lies at approximately 2750 meters deep.

When did the ANCHISES sink?

The ANCHISES sank on Feb 28, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ANCHISES discovered?

The wreck of the ANCHISES was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ANCHISES belong to?

The ANCHISES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ANCHISES?

The ANCHISES had a tonnage of 10000 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANCHISES?

The ANCHISES is classified as a liner.

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