Ant Cassar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ant cassar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 24.02 N,5 36.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.400333
  • Longitude: -5.601000
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANT CASSAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3544
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2003

Surveying Details

POSN 30M NNW FROM STRUMBLE HD. (BMVS). 31.8.18 31.8.18 POSN 522500N, 053500W. (CDR IN C KINGSTOWN AP REPORT M013899). 28.8.18 28.8.18 POSN 522500N, 054500W. (SIO CARDIFF IDSA M40295). 17.1.45 17.1.45 SONAR CONTACT 522400N, 053600W PD. THIS POSN ACCEPTED. (EG 21, AUBD 319/117). H3058/53 18.5.53 H3058/53 18.5.53 SHOWN AS NDWPA ON NC 1410. 24.11.72 24.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 30FMS. NE 1410. 9.11.77 9.11.77 AMEND TO USCPA 55MTRS. NC 1787. H1950/76 17.11.80 H1950/76 17.11.80 NOT FOUND AFTER INTENSIVE SEARCH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). DELETED. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

7.8.18 TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. (WW1SL). SANK IN 15 MINS. (SIO CARDIFF IDSA). SUNK BY UB 118. SINKING DATE 7.8.18. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the ANT CASSAR wreck located?

The ANT CASSAR wreck is located at coordinates 52 24.02 N,5 36.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANT CASSAR?

The seabed around the ANT CASSAR lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the ANT CASSAR sink?

The ANT CASSAR sank on Aug 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ANT CASSAR discovered?

The wreck of the ANT CASSAR was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ANT CASSAR belong to?

The ANT CASSAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ANT CASSAR?

The ANT CASSAR had a tonnage of 3544 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANT CASSAR?

The ANT CASSAR is classified as a steam ship.

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