Anu (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Anu (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 26.93 N,2 36.03 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.448833
  • Longitude: -2.600500
Wreck Depth 19.69 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANU (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag EE
Length 76.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 37.2
Sonar Width 7.1
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 13
Tonnage 1421
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 038.8,010.0,004.8,013
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2023

Surveying Details

H0260/40 8.8.40 POSN 562639N, 023654W. PLOTS IN AREA CHARTED AS DANGEROUS. NCA. H0260/40 5.5.41 INS AS NDW IN 562639N, 023654W. - NM 965/41. H3706/42 13.8.43 DELETE. BR STD. H3704/69/ 29.9.69 SMALL WK EXAM'D IN 562654N, 023541W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65 IN GEN DEPTH 70FT. SCOUR DEPTH 76FT. ABOUT 200FT LONG. LIES 045/225 DEG. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 44/69). INS AS WK 10FMS 4FT. BR STD. H5202/69 15.11.72 INS BY NM. - NM 2186/72. 7.9.77 AMEND TO WK 19.8MTRS. NC 190. H100/351/02 13.12.89 DIVED IN 562706N, 023548W. COMPLETE WK, SMALL TRAWLER TYPE. STANDS ABOUT 3MTRS HIGH. (G L WADSWORTH, 22.11.89). NCA. HH091/061/01 27.1.04 EXAM'D 17.11.03 IN 5626.952N, 0236.028W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEEP INCONCLUSIVE PROBABLY DUE TO WEED OR FISHING GEAR. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.8 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. SCOUR 1.2MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.8MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 340 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT WITH SLIGHT LIST. (NP 1016, HI 1061). RETAIN AS WK 19.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2023000009230 31.01.23 EXAM'D 25.06.2022 IN 5626.930N, 0236.030W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. LENGTH 37.2MTRS, WIDTH 7.1MTRS, HEIGHT 4MTRS, ORIENTATION 013/193 DEGS. WELL-PRESERVED STANDING UPRIGHT ON THE SEABED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1731 - H525 - 3016). AMEND DW 19.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-WYLO, EX-EXCELSIOR '39, EX-BILLIO. BUILT IN 1883 BY J READHEAD & CO, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H SAARNA & G H DALGREN. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 135NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOTHENBURG FOR ABERDEEN & DUNDEE. CARGO PAPER. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

Well-preserved standing upright on the seabed

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 26.93 N,2 36.03 W
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FAQ

Where is the ANU (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ANU (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 26.93 N,2 36.03 W.

How deep is the ANU (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ANU (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 19.69 meters and is located at coordinates 56 26.93 N,2 36.03 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANU (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ANU (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the ANU (PROBABLY) sink?

The ANU (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 6, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ANU (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANU (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ANU (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ANU (PROBABLY) belonged to EE.

What cargo was the ANU (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ANU (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ANU (PROBABLY)?

The ANU (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1421 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANU (PROBABLY)?

The ANU (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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