Athenia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Athenia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 44.348 N,14 22.507 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.739133
  • Longitude: -14.375117
Wreck Depth 178 m
Water Depth 189 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHENIA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 160.3 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 11.6
Sonar Length 139
Sonar Width 29
Shadow Height 19.3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 13581
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2013

Surveying Details

H034/39 3.9.39 REPORTED SUNK IN 564200N, 140500W. (TELEGRAM). 3.8.87 SANK IN 564400N, 140500W. (WW2SL; AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). IN ABOUT 225MTRS. SUNK APPROX 250 MILES WEST OF INISHTRAHULL, CO DONEGAL. (DOD). 21.5.07 SEP 2007/000038416 21.5.07 WK OF ATHENIA LOCATED IN 5644.348N, 1422.507W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 189MTRS. LENGTH 139MTRS, WIDTH 29MTRS, HT 19.3MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 045/215 DEGS. BROKEN UP WITH SW END DETACHED. SCOUR CLOSE TO WK. INS AS WK 178MTRS. - NM 3178/07.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY FAIRFIELD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE DONALDSON LINE. TURBINE ENGINES FOR 15.5KTS. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR MONTREAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-30. 1418 PASSENGERS AND CREW. 128 LIVES WERE LOST. WAS SUNK WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF THE DECLARATION OF WW2.

General Comments

BROKEN UP, SW END DETACHED, SCOUR AROUND WK

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FAQ

Where is the ATHENIA wreck located?

The ATHENIA wreck is located at coordinates 56 44.348 N,14 22.507 W.

How deep is the ATHENIA and where exactly is it located?

The ATHENIA lies at a depth of about 178 meters and is located at coordinates 56 44.348 N,14 22.507 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHENIA?

The seabed around the ATHENIA lies at approximately 189 meters deep.

When did the ATHENIA sink?

The ATHENIA sank on Sep 3, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ATHENIA discovered?

The wreck of the ATHENIA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ATHENIA belong to?

The ATHENIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ATHENIA?

The ATHENIA had a tonnage of 13581 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHENIA?

The ATHENIA is classified as a liner.

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