Anna Toop Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Anna toop Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 44.103 N,5 56.963 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.735050
  • Longitude: -5.949383
Wreck Depth 33.6 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANNA TOOP
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 49 m
Width 7.5 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 49.7
Sonar Width 7.9
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 22
Tonnage 446
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1958
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0090.0,,002.0,215
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2017

Surveying Details

H759/58 25.2.58 REPD TO LIE 298DEG, 1C FROM NO 4 BLACKWATER BUOY, IN 23FMS. (IRISH LIGHTS, 24.1.58). INS AS NDW. 24.1.58 POSN 524420N, 055555W. (MASTER, RFA EMPIRE NETTA). 1.12.72 AMEND TO WK USC 15FMS. NE 1410. H1935/80 8.10.82 EXAM'D 1.11.81 IN 524405N, 055655W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS APPROX. LYING NNE/SSW. LONG SCOUR EXTENDS SOME 90MTRS TO THE SW OF WK. NOT FULLY EXAM'D DUE PROXIMITY OF ARKLOW BANK. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). AMEND TO WK 32MTRS. BR STD. 8.11.91 SOI POSN: 5244.083N, 0556.917W. NE 1787. HH100/351/19 17.6.03 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. INTACT & UPRIGHT WITH CENTRE BRIDGE MISSING. LIES N/S WITH BOW N. SEABED OF HARD SHALE AND SAND. (R STOKES). NCA. SEP2017/000040527 28.03.17 EXAM'D 13.02.17 IN 5244.102N 0556.963W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.6 MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37 MTRS. LENGTH 49.7 MTRS, WIDTH 7.9 MTRS, HT 6 MTRS APPROX. (R.V.KEARY H102-KRY16_02-001, 13.02.17)AMEND DEPTH TO 33 MTRS, POSN AMENDED.

Circumstances of loss

21.1.58 EX-ANNA II '50, EX-ANNA '40, EX-RIVER AVOCA '37, EX-GLENSHESK '34, EX-CALCHFAEN 1893. BUILT IN 1893 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING CO, TROON, AYRSHIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A W TOPP & CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR LONDONDERRY. WENT SHORE ON THE S ARKLOW BANK ON 21.1.58. WAS REFLOATED 21.9.1959 BUT SANK WHILE BEING TOWED OFF BY TRAWLERS. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, CENTRE BRIDGE MISSING

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FAQ

Where is the ANNA TOOP wreck located?

The ANNA TOOP wreck is located at coordinates 52 44.103 N,5 56.963 W.

How deep is the ANNA TOOP and where exactly is it located?

The ANNA TOOP lies at a depth of about 33.6 meters and is located at coordinates 52 44.103 N,5 56.963 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANNA TOOP?

The seabed around the ANNA TOOP lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the ANNA TOOP sink?

The ANNA TOOP sank on Jan 22, 1958.

When was the wreck of the ANNA TOOP discovered?

The wreck of the ANNA TOOP was discovered in 1958.

What country did the ANNA TOOP belong to?

The ANNA TOOP belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANNA TOOP carrying?

The ANNA TOOP was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ANNA TOOP?

The ANNA TOOP had a tonnage of 446 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANNA TOOP?

The ANNA TOOP is classified as a steam ship.

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