Andania (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Andania (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 19.553 N,6 12.807 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.325883
  • Longitude: -6.213450
Wreck Depth 175 m
Water Depth 189 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANDANIA (PROBABLY)
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 158.5 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 14
Sonar Length 160
Sonar Width 39
Shadow Height 13.3
Orientation 85
Tonnage 13405
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1918 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 552000N 061200W, 2M NNE FROM RATHLIN ISLAND LT HO. [M06097 & M01678]. H091/240/01 - SEP 2009/000038475 13.5.09 LOCATED 14.6.08 IN 5519.553N, 0612.807W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 175.72 IN GEN DEPTH 189MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 160MTRS, WIDTH 39MTRS, HT 13.3MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS. NO DEBRIS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1240). INTACT. INS AS WK 175MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY SCOTT'S SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CUNARD LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW YORK. 7 MEN LOST. CAPTAIN AMONG SURVIVORS. (DODS).

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the ANDANIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ANDANIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 19.553 N,6 12.807 W.

How deep is the ANDANIA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ANDANIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 175 meters and is located at coordinates 55 19.553 N,6 12.807 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANDANIA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ANDANIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 189 meters deep.

When did the ANDANIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The ANDANIA (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ANDANIA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANDANIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ANDANIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ANDANIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANDANIA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ANDANIA (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ANDANIA (PROBABLY)?

The ANDANIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 13405 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANDANIA (PROBABLY)?

The ANDANIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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