Angola Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Angola Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.006 N,3 19.929 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.533433
  • Longitude: -3.332150
Wreck Depth 10.8 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGOLA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1045
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1887
Original Detection Year 1959
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 1981

Surveying Details

H3906/59 21.12.59 H3906/59 21.12.59 WK 6FMS 1FT IN 533159.5N, 031951W. (K2184/55D). BR STD. H4288/62 19.6.64 H4288/62 19.6.64 INS ON 1981. - NM 1199/64. 24.4.73 24.4.73 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB, AFTER MOST OF CARGO HAD BEEN SAVED, BETWEEN 25.7.1887 & 20.8.1887. DEPTH 37FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533200N, 031951W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 28.2.74 28.2.74 AMEND TO WK 10.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 1951. HH100/351/19 5.2.03 HH100/351/19 5.2.03 NOT LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER AND E/S. (C MICHAEL, LTD DTD 3.2.03). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1880 BY R & J EVANS & CO, LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TA HALTON 7 COOKSON, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 120HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GABOON FOR LIVERPOOL. GENERAL CARGO. WHEN AT ANCHOR ABOUT 1.5M NW 3/4 W FROM BAR LTV WAS RUN INTO & SUNK BY SS 'REGINALD'.

General Comments

IRON HULL, SEE ALSO [61993]

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FAQ

Where is the ANGOLA wreck located?

The ANGOLA wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.006 N,3 19.929 W.

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

The ANGOLA lies at a depth of about 10.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.006 N,3 19.929 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGOLA?

The seabed around the ANGOLA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the ANGOLA sink?

The ANGOLA sank on Mar 5, 1887.

When was the wreck of the ANGOLA discovered?

The wreck of the ANGOLA was discovered in 1959.

What country did the ANGOLA belong to?

The ANGOLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANGOLA carrying?

The ANGOLA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ANGOLA?

The ANGOLA had a tonnage of 1045 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGOLA?

The ANGOLA is classified as a steam ship.

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