Athelcrest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Athelcrest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 24 N,11 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.400000
  • Longitude: -11.416667
Water Depth 1800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHELCREST
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 129.8 m
Width 18 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 6825
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details 9.2.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 170M W OF LEWIS, HEBRIDES. (DODS). 28.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 582400N, 112500W. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & LLWW2). PLOTS IN APPROX 1800MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY SIR J LAING & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED MOLASSES. PASSAGE ARUBA FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED U 48. LATER SUNK AS A DERELICT BY GUNFIRE FROM HM SHIP. (LLWW2 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ATHELCREST wreck located?

The ATHELCREST wreck is located at coordinates 58 24 N,11 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHELCREST?

The seabed around the ATHELCREST lies at approximately 1800 meters deep.

When did the ATHELCREST sink?

The ATHELCREST sank on Aug 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ATHELCREST discovered?

The wreck of the ATHELCREST was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ATHELCREST belong to?

The ATHELCREST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ATHELCREST carrying?

The ATHELCREST was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the ATHELCREST?

The ATHELCREST had a tonnage of 6825 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHELCREST?

The ATHELCREST is classified as a tanker.

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