Athellaird Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Athellaird Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 24 N,16 49 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.400000
  • Longitude: -16.816667
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHELLAIRD
Type tanker
Flag GB
Tonnage 8999
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 2, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 16.11.40 H01001/40 16.11.40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 472400N, 164900W. (O.U. 6353/40). NO ACTION. 16.7.87 16.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN 4100MTRS. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & WW2SL).
Last Amended Date Oct 19, 2004

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-29. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the ATHELLAIRD wreck located?

The ATHELLAIRD wreck is located at coordinates 47 24 N,16 49 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHELLAIRD?

The seabed around the ATHELLAIRD lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the ATHELLAIRD sink?

The ATHELLAIRD sank on Jul 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ATHELLAIRD discovered?

The wreck of the ATHELLAIRD was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ATHELLAIRD belong to?

The ATHELLAIRD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ATHELLAIRD?

The ATHELLAIRD had a tonnage of 8999 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHELLAIRD?

The ATHELLAIRD is classified as a tanker.

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