Aphelion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Aphelion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 6.914 N,0 29.091 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.115233
  • Longitude: 0.484850
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name APHELION
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 33.7 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 197
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 3.8.72 SANK 20M E OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST & LLWW1). NCA. 15.8.72 15.8.72 SUNK IN PA 540654N, 002912E. (ALBATROSS IN SAME POSN). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H4064/85 14.1.87 H4064/85 14.1.87 NOT FOUND. CONSIDERED NOT TO EXIST. (UDI GROUP LTD, HI 321A). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 27, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX-VOCATES, EX-ULLAPOOL. BUILT IN 1899 BY BY EARLE'S SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRIMSBY AND NORTH SEA TRAWLING CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 55 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. SUNK BY SUBMARINE GUNFIRE. (SIBI).

General Comments

SEE [6489]

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FAQ

Where is the APHELION wreck located?

The APHELION wreck is located at coordinates 54 6.914 N,0 29.091 E.

How deep is the seabed around the APHELION?

The seabed around the APHELION lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the APHELION sink?

The APHELION sank on Sep 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the APHELION discovered?

The wreck of the APHELION was discovered in 1916.

What country did the APHELION belong to?

The APHELION belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the APHELION?

The APHELION had a tonnage of 197 tons.

What type of wreck is the APHELION?

The APHELION is classified as a trawler.

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