Appalachee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Appalachee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 30 N,20 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.500000
  • Longitude: -20.000000
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name APPALACHEE
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 145.4 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 8826
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 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 543000N, 200000W. 11.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL, DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1030 BY PALMERS' CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-AMERICAN OIL TANKER CO. OIL ENGINE OF 785NHP. TORPEDOED BY U-101. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the APPALACHEE wreck located?

The APPALACHEE wreck is located at coordinates 54 30 N,20 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the APPALACHEE?

The seabed around the APPALACHEE lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the APPALACHEE sink?

The APPALACHEE sank on Dec 1, 1940.

When was the wreck of the APPALACHEE discovered?

The wreck of the APPALACHEE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the APPALACHEE belong to?

The APPALACHEE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the APPALACHEE?

The APPALACHEE had a tonnage of 8826 tons.

What type of wreck is the APPALACHEE?

The APPALACHEE is classified as a tanker.

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