Apapa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Apapa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.858 N,4 25.001 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.464300
  • Longitude: -4.416683
Wreck Depth 26.06 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name APAPA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.8 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 9.4
Sonar Length 130.5
Sonar Width 31.3
Shadow Height 17
Orientation 150
Tonnage 7832
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1917
Scour Dimensions 367.0,081.0,013.8,280
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.12.17 REPD SUNK ABOUT 2M NW OF POINT LYNAS. (AP REPORT HOLYHEAD, DOCKET M01635). LATER REPD AS 3M N BY E FROM LYNAS POINT, OR 533000N, 041500W. ACCEPT 532600N, 042000W. POSN REPD BY MASTER AS 2M N BY W OF POINT LYNAS. (DOCKET M80484/18). ACCEPTED. REPD BY SECOND ENGINEER, CARPENTER & APPRENTICE AS 4M WNW OF POINT LYNAS. (DOCKET M80518/18). POSN ALTERED TO 532645N, 041850W. NE 1825A & NE 1824A. CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA IN 532600N, 042000W. BR STD. AMEND TO DW PA IN 532645N, 041850W. BR STD. H2017/31 8.4.31 AMEND TO NDW PA. (TH L4223/30). BR STD. H2704/59 11.9.70 REPD TO HAVE BEEN FOUND IN 532820N, 042530W. SALVAGE OPS BEING CARRIED OUT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, TELEGRAM 28.8.70). AMEND TO NDW IN 532645N, 041850W. R/S. [NAVEAM 9623 ISSUED]. H2704/59 30.9.70 SALVAGE OPS CONTINUE BUT BUOYS AMENDED. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 19.9.70). H2704/59 2.12.70 SALVAGE OPS CONFIRMED. CENTRAL POSN OF BUOYS 532748N, 042500W. (HN 1/70). 9.12.70 SALVAGE OPS COMPLETED. BUOYS REMOVED. (TELECON RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS). H3077/70 1.1.71 POSN OBTAINED FROM HUNTING SURVEY [K5999/1-8] REPD AS 532748N, 042452W. (MHB, 16.12.70). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. LC 1977. H3077/70 17.5.71 EXAM'D 27.4.71 IN 522750N, 042458W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.3, FOUL AT 26.2MTRS. IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. (HMS WOODLARK, HN 2/71). AMEND TO SW 13FMS 5FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 729/71. H3077/1 1.9.71 LOCATED IN 532751N, 042457W USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.3, FOUL AT 16.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.8 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR 11MTRS DEEP. LYING 140/320DEGS. LENGTH OF MAIN WRECKAGE ABT 500FT. WK CAUSES OBVIOUS SURFACE DISTURBANCE IN STRONG E/W TIDAL STREAM. GIVES GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. (HMS WOODLARK, H525 1/71). NFA. 21.1.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 14FMS 1FT. LC 1977. 30.12.75 NOW CHARTED AS SW 25MTRS. NC 1977. H1286/76/248 2.9.76 WK IN 130FT WATER & SALVAGE HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT. BOTH PROPS GONE AND WORK HAS BEEN DONE ON FORWARD HOLD & FORWARD STRONG ROOM. (E HUTTER, 28.6.76). 19.1.84 DIVED ON REGULARLY BY N WALES SUB AQUA CLUB MEMBERS. LIES ON STBD SIDE AND HULL ALMOST INTACT EXCEPT FOR HOLE MADE DURING SALVAGE WORK. SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED DOWN TO PROMENADE DECK. (SEA BREEZES, JAN 1984). H1310/84/37 5.11.84 DIVED ON REGULARLY. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS, WITH SCOUR 46MTRS AT STERN. BOWS SE. LEAST DEPTH 33MTRS. HULL HAS DETERIORATED AND IS COLLAPSING IN MIDSHIPS AREA. (P L SMITH, 22.10.84). NCA YET. H3838/86 30.3.88 EXAM'D 23.3.87 IN 532751N, 042457W USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.8 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 52.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 12MTRS. LIES NW/SE. CREATES STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS FOX, HI 357). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1311/88/50 24.10.88 HULL OWNED BY SUBMAR SALVAGE. DIVED OCT 1988 - BOWS BROKEN UP. SUPERSTRUCTURE AND HULL FROM MIDSHIPS TO STERN COLLAPSED GIVING NO ACCESS TO 3 & 4 HOLDS. 1 & 2 HOLDS EMPTY. (G ROSE, 14.10.88). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 05.08.2021; IN 5327.858N, 0425.001W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 130.5MTRS, WIDTH 31.3MTRS, HEIGHT 17MTRS, ORIENTATION 150/330 DEGS. DAMAGED WRECK LAYING ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE. SCOUR MARKS ON BOTH SIDES OF WRECK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7332). AMEND DW 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1914 BY HARLAND & WOLFF AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER DEMPSTER & CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHEN RETURNING HOME FROM WEST AFRICA. 40 PASSENGERS AND 37 CREW LOST. (DODS). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 3M N BY E OF POINT LYNAS WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LAGOS TO LIVERPOOL. (LL WW1).

General Comments

Damaged wreck laying on its starboard side.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 27.858 N,4 25.001 W
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FAQ

Where is the APAPA wreck located?

The APAPA wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.858 N,4 25.001 W.

How deep is the APAPA and where exactly is it located?

The APAPA lies at a depth of about 26.06 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.858 N,4 25.001 W.

How deep is the seabed around the APAPA?

The seabed around the APAPA lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the APAPA sink?

The APAPA sank on Nov 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the APAPA discovered?

The wreck of the APAPA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the APAPA belong to?

The APAPA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the APAPA carrying?

The APAPA was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the APAPA?

The APAPA had a tonnage of 7832 tons.

What type of wreck is the APAPA?

The APAPA is classified as a steam ship.

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