Anu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Anu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 29.994 N,2 40.128 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.499900
  • Longitude: -2.668800
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANU
Type steam ship
Flag EE
Length 76.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1421
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details LOST BETWEEN BUOYS NO.1 & 2 AT ENTRANCE TO R. TAY. (LLWW2) POSN 563000N, 024000W FOR FILING ONLY. SEE CHARTED WRECK [3016] IN 562654N, 023541W. HH091/061/01 27.1.04 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1061). AMEND DEAD. NCA. RSDRA2023000009230 31.01.23 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2022. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1731). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2006

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the ANU wreck located?

The ANU wreck is located at coordinates 56 29.994 N,2 40.128 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANU?

The seabed around the ANU lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the ANU sink?

The ANU sank on Feb 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the ANU discovered?

The wreck of the ANU was discovered in 1944.

What country did the ANU belong to?

The ANU belonged to EE.

What was the tonnage of the ANU?

The ANU had a tonnage of 1421 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANU?

The ANU is classified as a steam ship.