Antinous Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Antinous Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 22 N,60 8.922 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.366667
  • Longitude: -60.148700
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTINOUS
Type steam ship
Flag US
Tonnage 6034
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2014

Surveying Details

H3629/64 2.1.68 NDW PA SHOWN IN 092200N, 600900W ON USHO 5572 [FEB'64 EDN]. INS AS NDW (STS FOR PA). NC 517. 9.8.91 SINKING POSN AGREES WITH THAT GIVEN IN LOSS BOOKS. INITIAL ATTACK TOOK PLACE IN 085800N, 593300W. (LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES. SEP 2009/000087098 24.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7625 [09' EDN, 1:1000,000]. NCA. 19.10.12 SHOWN AS NDW REP (1945) IN 0922.000N, 6008.922W [WGD] ON BA 1045 [EDN 1 DTD 20.1.11].

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE TRINDAD FOR DEMERERA. SUFFERED TORPEDO DAMAGE BY U 515 ON 23 SEP. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY TUG BUT TORPEDOED & SUNK FOLLOWING DAY BY U 512. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ANTINOUS wreck located?

The ANTINOUS wreck is located at coordinates 9 22 N,60 8.922 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTINOUS?

The seabed around the ANTINOUS lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the ANTINOUS sink?

The ANTINOUS sank on Sep 23, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ANTINOUS discovered?

The wreck of the ANTINOUS was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ANTINOUS belong to?

The ANTINOUS belonged to US.

What cargo was the ANTINOUS carrying?

The ANTINOUS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ANTINOUS?

The ANTINOUS had a tonnage of 6034 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTINOUS?

The ANTINOUS is classified as a steam ship.

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