Apollonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Apollonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 53.809 N,5 20.916 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.896817
  • Longitude: -5.348600
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name APOLLONIA
Type tanker
Flag NL
Length 79.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 105
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 105
Tonnage 2086
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2024

Surveying Details

H0113/45 25.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN APPROX 495324N, 052112W. LENGTH 180FT, HEIGHT 50FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). H0113/45 4.7.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495324N, 052112W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495324N, 052112W. LENGTH 180FT, HEIGHT 50FT. (AUBD 301/59). SONAR CONTACT IN 495300N, 052100W. (AUBD 301/60, C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). H5051/70 13.11.70 INS NDW IN 495324N, 052112W. NC 777. H3895/74 2.12.74 WRECK LOCATED 8.5.74 IN 495337.2N, 052044.4W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH & GENERAL DEPTHS NOT OBTAINED. SEA BED OF MUD, SAND, BROKEN SHELL AND PEBBLES. GOOD HULL MOUNTED SONAR CONTACTS WERE OBTAINED IN POSN GIVEN. (HMS HECATE, HI 1/74). AMEND TO USC 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 169/75. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC 38MTRS. NC 2565 & NC 2655. HH100/351/21 20.8.04 DIVED IN 4953.807N, 0520.892W [WGD]. A WELL BROKEN UP SS. ONE MAIN BOILER AND ONE DONKEY BOILER. A LARGE GUN ATTACHED TO A PIECE OF DECKING LIES OFF THE STBD SIDE NEAR THE STERN. AN ARMED COASTER OF ABOUT 1000GRT, PROBABLY WW1 LOSS. (N R CHIPCHASE). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). RETAIN WK USC 38MTRS IN N R CHIPCHASE'S POSN. NCA. HH091/059/01 6.2.06 EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA SHOWS WK IN 4953.809N, 0520.916W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 0.15/195 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059, REPLY TO SURVEY APPRAISAL). AMEND WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2024000232953 31.10.24 WRECK DIVED IN POSN. WRECK IDENTIFIED AS �SS APOLLONIA� FROM RARE SHIP LAYOUT OF TWIN DIESEL ENGINES. (MCA RECEIVER OF WRECK EMAIL, DTD 08.08.24). UPDATE OBJNAM FROM 'MERVYN (POSSIBLY)' TO �APOLLONIA� AND TRANSFER RELEVANT ATTRIBUTES FROM CURRENT 'APOLLONIA' WK ID [22488].

Circumstances of loss

THE 'APOLLONIA', BUILT IN 1931 BY RIJKEE & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY NEDERL. INDISCHE TANKSTOOMBOOT MAATS., WAS ATTACKED BY GERMAN DESTROYERS 'HANS LODY', 'KARL GALSTER' AND 'RICHARD BEITZEN' AND SUNK BY SHELL FIRE AND TORPEDOES BETWEEN THE LIZARD AND WOLF ROCK. 14 LIVES LOST. (DODS).SUNK BY GERMAN DESTROYERS BETWEEN THE LIZARD AND WOLF ROCK, 5M FROM PENZANCE, WHILST EN ROUTE FROM PLYMOUTH TO AVONMOUTH. 15 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the APOLLONIA wreck located?

The APOLLONIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 53.809 N,5 20.916 W.

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

The APOLLONIA lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 49 53.809 N,5 20.916 W.

How deep is the seabed around the APOLLONIA?

The seabed around the APOLLONIA lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the APOLLONIA sink?

The APOLLONIA sank on Nov 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the APOLLONIA discovered?

The wreck of the APOLLONIA was discovered in 1945.

What country did the APOLLONIA belong to?

The APOLLONIA belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the APOLLONIA?

The APOLLONIA had a tonnage of 2086 tons.

What type of wreck is the APOLLONIA?

The APOLLONIA is classified as a tanker.

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