Apapa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Apapa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 34 N,16 47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.566667
  • Longitude: -16.783333
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name APAPA
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 137.5 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 9333
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 543400N, 164700W. 11.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2200MTRS. (WW2SL). SUNK APPROX 200 MILES W OF ACHILL HEAD, COUNTY MAYO. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY HARLAND WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER DEMPSTER LINE. OIL ENGINE OF 1651 NHP FOR 14.5 KNOTS. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 23 LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the APAPA wreck located?

The APAPA wreck is located at coordinates 54 34 N,16 47 W.

How deep is the seabed around the APAPA?

The seabed around the APAPA lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the APAPA sink?

The APAPA sank on Nov 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the APAPA discovered?

The wreck of the APAPA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the APAPA belong to?

The APAPA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the APAPA?

The APAPA had a tonnage of 9333 tons.

What type of wreck is the APAPA?

The APAPA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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