Assyria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Assyria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 40 N,8 59.933 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.666667
  • Longitude: -8.998883
Water Depth 102 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASSYRIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 137.3 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 9.2
Tonnage 6370
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H8203/19 SUNK 34 MILES NW BY 1/2 W FROM TORY ISLAND. (BMVS). POSN 554000N, 085956W NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY D & W HENDERSON & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J BROCKLEBANK LTD. FIVE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 447 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR NEW YORK. WAS UNDER ESCORT WHEN TORPEDOED FWD BY UB-61. PUT BACK FOR LOCK SWILLY BUT WAS TORPEDOED AGAIN AFT. ABANDONED AND CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the ASSYRIA wreck located?

The ASSYRIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 40 N,8 59.933 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASSYRIA?

The seabed around the ASSYRIA lies at approximately 102 meters deep.

When did the ASSYRIA sink?

The ASSYRIA sank on Aug 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ASSYRIA discovered?

The wreck of the ASSYRIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ASSYRIA belong to?

The ASSYRIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ASSYRIA carrying?

The ASSYRIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ASSYRIA?

The ASSYRIA had a tonnage of 6370 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASSYRIA?

The ASSYRIA is classified as a steam ship.

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