Anglian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Anglian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 29.143 N,7 22.358 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.485717
  • Longitude: -7.372633
Wreck Depth 112.5 m
Water Depth 123 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGLIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Draught 9.1
Sonar Length 119.8
Sonar Width 35.9
Shadow Height 11.4
Orientation 164
Tonnage 5532
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4847/71 11.5.72 LOCATED IN 492915N, 072230W USING DECCA. HT OF WK 38FT. GEN DEPTH 404FT [NOT REDUCED]. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS, 13.4.72). CHART AS WK 60FMS [110MTRS]. BR STD. H4847/71 11.12.74 REPORTED TO BE THE BRITISH MERCHANT SS 'ANGLIAN'. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE, LTR DTD 10.12.74). 29.4.75 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (NAVEAM 109/75). H4847/71 1.12.76 INS BY NM BLOCK. SEP 2024/000018639 30.1.24 WK FOUND 2024; LOCATED IN 4929.172N, 0722.369W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 113MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 123MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 100MTRS, WIDTH APPROX 25MTRS. POSSIBLE DEBRIS N OF WK. 290MTRS SW OF OLD POSN. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS.[XOCEAN, HI1840,H102-006]. RETAIN WK 110MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000257197 28.10.24 EXAM'D 11.05.24; LOCATED IN 4929.143N, 0722.358W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 112.50MTRS., IN GEN DEPTH 123MTRS. LENGTH 119.8MTRS, WIDTH 35.9MTRS, HT 11.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 164/344DEGS. INTACT WITH SEABED. (XOCEAN, HI1840-H525-21522). AMEND NDW TO 112MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2025

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED 43MILES SW BY W HALF W FROM BISHOP ROCK. 1 LIFE LOST. (WW1SL). 11.12.74 EN ROUTE BOSTON TO LONDON. (DTI TELECON, 11.12.74).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 29.143 N,7 22.358 W
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FAQ

Where is the ANGLIAN wreck located?

The ANGLIAN wreck is located at coordinates 49 29.143 N,7 22.358 W.

How deep is the ANGLIAN and where exactly is it located?

The ANGLIAN lies at a depth of about 112.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 29.143 N,7 22.358 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGLIAN?

The seabed around the ANGLIAN lies at approximately 123 meters deep.

When did the ANGLIAN sink?

The ANGLIAN sank on Jun 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ANGLIAN discovered?

The wreck of the ANGLIAN was discovered in 1972.

What country did the ANGLIAN belong to?

The ANGLIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANGLIAN carrying?

The ANGLIAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ANGLIAN?

The ANGLIAN had a tonnage of 5532 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGLIAN?

The ANGLIAN is classified as a steam ship.