Athelduke (Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Athelduke (part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 36.384 N,1 27.298 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.606400
  • Longitude: -1.454967
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHELDUKE (PART)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 121 m
Width 15.2 m
Tonnage 8966
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 1999

Surveying Details

24.5.60 GOOD SONAR CONTACT, GOOD POSN 553618N 012718W. WK OF ATHELDUKE. (AUBD 311/15). (CINC ROSYTH 16.4.45). H2157/45 25.5.60 LOCATED 17.4.45 LEAST DEPTH FOUND BY M/S TRAWLERS 20FMS. (FO TYNE 21.6.45). INS AS NDW. - NM 2010/45. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMENDED TO WK 36MTRS. NC 160. HH100/351/15 17.9.99 DIVED AND CONFIRMED AS THE ATHELDUKE. LIES IN TWO HUGE SECTIONS, ONE 11MTRS HIGH AND THE OTHER 19MTRS HIGH. SIX METRE BRONZE PROPELLORS ARE STILL ATTACHED TO THE WK AS ARE THE RUDDERS. BULK OF WK CONSISTS OF STEEL HULL WITH DECKING AND MANY METRES OF LARGE STEEL PIPES. TRAWL NETS ARE DRAPED OVER THE WK. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 14.9.99). HH090/843/01 21.12.99 LOCATED IN 5536.355N, 0128.400W [WGD]. (GARDLINE, HI 843). SEE [57414]. THIS RECORD AMENDED DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY R DUNCAN & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED MOLASSES CO LTD. TWIN BRONZE PROPELLERS POWERED BY AFT POSITIONED 12 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 709 HP BUILT BY J R KINKAID & CO LTD. TORPEDOED IN PORT QUARTER WHILST IN CONVOY F584 WHEN ATTACKED BY U1274. OF CREW OF 51, ONE WAS LOST. CARGO 12000 TONS MOLASSES. SHE REMAINED AFLOAT FOR SOME TIME BEFORE SHE FINALLY SANK. BROKE IN TWO AFTER IMPACTING ON THE SEABED. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

SEE [57414]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 36.384 N,1 27.298 W
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FAQ

Where is the ATHELDUKE (PART) wreck located?

The ATHELDUKE (PART) wreck is located at coordinates 55 36.384 N,1 27.298 W.

How deep is the ATHELDUKE (PART) and where exactly is it located?

The ATHELDUKE (PART) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 55 36.384 N,1 27.298 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHELDUKE (PART)?

The seabed around the ATHELDUKE (PART) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the ATHELDUKE (PART) sink?

The ATHELDUKE (PART) sank on Apr 16, 1945.

When was the wreck of the ATHELDUKE (PART) discovered?

The wreck of the ATHELDUKE (PART) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ATHELDUKE (PART) belong to?

The ATHELDUKE (PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ATHELDUKE (PART) carrying?

The ATHELDUKE (PART) was carrying foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the ATHELDUKE (PART)?

The ATHELDUKE (PART) had a tonnage of 8966 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHELDUKE (PART)?

The ATHELDUKE (PART) is classified as a tanker.

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