Aquarius (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aquarius (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 17.388 N,1 18.915 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.289800
  • Longitude: 1.315250
Wreck Depth 16.5 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 187
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2002

Surveying Details

SUNK APPROX 15 MILES SE X E OF OUTER DOWSING LTV. (WW2SL; LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). HH090/565/01 8.12.92 WK EXAM'D 20.9.92 IN 531721.9N, 011001.7E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.5, FOUL AT 17.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.3 IN GEN DEPTH 19.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.9MTRS, LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEG. HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE CLEARLY EVIDENT ON SONAR TRACE. (SEATEAM, HI 565). BR STD. SEP 2008/000091051 14.11.08 LOCATED IN 5317.3928N, 0118.9045E [WGD]. HT 2.5MTRS. IN TWO PARTS. (DUNGEON WIND FARM SURVEY). CENTRE PART COLLAPSED AND BURIED. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHEN PROCEEDING FROM GRIMSBY TO FISHING GROUNDS.

General Comments

CENTRE PART COLLAPSED AND BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 17.388 N,1 18.915 E.

How deep is the AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 16.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 17.388 N,1 18.915 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 25, 1945.

When was the wreck of the AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY)?

The AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 187 tons.

What type of wreck is the AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY)?

The AQUARIUS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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