Athelbrae Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Athelbrae Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 3.242 N,61 51.679 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.054033
  • Longitude: -61.861317
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHELBRAE
Type tanker
Flag GB
Tonnage 684
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2012

Surveying Details

H03283/42 14.11.42 DW IN 100248N, 615118W, OR 084.5DEGS, 3.9M FROM PUNTA DEL ARENAL LT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2501/42. H03283/42 1.2.61 LIES 0.5M WNW OF ORIGINAL POSN, OR 086.25DEGS 3.9M FROM PUNTA DEL ARENAL LT. (HBR MASTER, TRINIDAD). AMEND POSN 0.5M WNW. - NM 237/61. H03283/42 21.2.64 STATED TO DRY. (HMS VIDAL, HN DTD 3.12.63). AMEND DW (DRIES). - NM 61/64. H3131/60 26.4.66 G CONL BUOY, QKFL.G LAID CLOSE S OF WK. (HMS VIDAL HN, HM TRINIDAD). - NM 765/66. 19.5.78 SHOWN AS DW (UNCOVERS) ON US 24409. 26.7.84 NOW CHARTED AS ST IN 100309N, 615148W [NAP], WITH BUOY CLOSE S ON NC 481. H4584/83 24.1.94 BUOY REPORTED REMOVED. (HBR MTR TRINIDAD, TLX). DELETE. NE 481. 13.4.06 [WGD] POSN: 1003.242N, 6151.679W.

Circumstances of loss

4.10.42 DAMAGED BY MINE IN 102800N, 615100W APPROX ON 4.10.42 DURING PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR DEMERARA. SHE SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY AFTER BEING GROUNDED NEAR ICACOS PT. (WW2SL & LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the ATHELBRAE wreck located?

The ATHELBRAE wreck is located at coordinates 10 3.242 N,61 51.679 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHELBRAE?

The seabed around the ATHELBRAE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ATHELBRAE sink?

The ATHELBRAE sank on Oct 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ATHELBRAE discovered?

The wreck of the ATHELBRAE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ATHELBRAE belong to?

The ATHELBRAE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ATHELBRAE carrying?

The ATHELBRAE was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the ATHELBRAE?

The ATHELBRAE had a tonnage of 684 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHELBRAE?

The ATHELBRAE is classified as a tanker.

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