Ardanbhan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ardanbhan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 16 N,20 27 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.266667
  • Longitude: -20.450000
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARDANBHAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122.8 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4980
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 591600N, 202700W. 27.7.87 27.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. PLOTS IN APPROX 2800 MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY D & W HENDERSON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARDAN SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 249NHP. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-38 & ITALIAN SUBMARINE TAZZOLI. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ARDANBHAN wreck located?

The ARDANBHAN wreck is located at coordinates 59 16 N,20 27 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARDANBHAN?

The seabed around the ARDANBHAN lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the ARDANBHAN sink?

The ARDANBHAN sank on Dec 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ARDANBHAN discovered?

The wreck of the ARDANBHAN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ARDANBHAN belong to?

The ARDANBHAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARDANBHAN?

The ARDANBHAN had a tonnage of 4980 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARDANBHAN?

The ARDANBHAN is classified as a steam ship.

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