Andania (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Andania (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 18.922 N,5 58.622 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.315367
  • Longitude: -5.977033
Wreck Depth 91.92 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANDANIA (PROBABLY)
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 158.5 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 13.1
Sonar Length 176.81
Sonar Width 22.37
Shadow Height 19.95
Orientation 85
Tonnage 13405
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1918
Scour Dimensions 340.0,037.0,007.7,120
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2022

Surveying Details

23.12.40 NSC ATTACKED BY HMT KING SOL ON 19.11.40 IN 551912N, 055842W. (A/SW 3506/40). POSN 2M NNE OF RATHLIN IS LTHO OR 552000N, 061200W. (M.06097 & M.01678). H2885/83 24.5.84 WK 85.8MTRS LOCATED IN 551854N, 055836W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 10.4.84 & HN). INS AS WK 85MTRS. - NM 2083/84. H2885/83 30.1.84 EXAM'D 9.4.84 IN 551855N, 055835W [OGB] USING HIFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 85.8 IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 19MTRS, LENGTH 155MTRS, BEAM 16MTRS. LARGE WK, LYING 265/085 DEG, WITH BOWS W. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165A). NFA. SEP 2021/000250316 18.10.21 EXAM'D 06.03.2021; IN 5518.922N, 0558.622W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 91.92MTRS. IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. LENGTH 176.81MTRS. HEIGHT 19.95MTRS. WIDTH 22.37MTRS. ORIENTATION 85/265 DEGS. LARGE, MAINLY INTACT WRECK, WITH TWO LARGE ASSOCIATED AREAS OF SCOUR. [HI 1511, A-2 SEA SOLUTIONS LTD - H525-4011]. AMEND NDW 91MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

A CUNARD LINER. BUILT IN 1913 BY SCOTTS SB CO. WAS TORPEDOED 2 MILES NNE OF RATHLIN ISLAND BY U46 WHILE ON ROUTE LIVERPOOL TO NEW YORK. SEVEN LIVES WERE LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the ANDANIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ANDANIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 18.922 N,5 58.622 W.

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

The ANDANIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 91.92 meters and is located at coordinates 55 18.922 N,5 58.622 W.

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

The seabed around the ANDANIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 110 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 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 liner.

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