Athenia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Athenia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 33.32 N,7 21.347 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.555333
  • Longitude: -7.355783
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHENIA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 145.7 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.1
Sonar Length 148
Sonar Width 43
Shadow Height 10.6
Orientation 120
Tonnage 8668
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 16, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 7.5M, 332DEGS FROM INISHTRAHULL. [M71524]. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 7M N OF INISHTRAHULL I, OFF CO. DONEGAL. (DODS). H4131/68 11.6.68 H4131/68 11.6.68 NOT FOUND IN 553210N, 072200W. (HMS HECATE, 22.12.67). DELETED. 23.6.70 23.6.70 RISDON BEAZLEY HAS LOCATED THIS WRECK AND AFTER PURCHASE WILL SALVAGE. (BOT WAR RISK OFFICE, TELECON 23.6.70). H3740/69 9.10.74 H3740/69 9.10.74 WK IN 553333N, 072145W. POSN BY DECCA. STANDING 45FT HIGH ON SEABED. (BEAZLEY MARINE LTD SURVEY, 1970). INS AS WK 23FMS. - NM 210/75. H4242/75 15.8.75 H4242/75 15.8.75 RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD PRESENTLY RECOVERING CARGO FROM THE ATHENIA. REPORTED THAT 148FT CLEAR OVER WRECK. (DEPT OF TRADE LTR DTD 13.8.75). 21.10.76 21.10.76 AMEND TO WK 43MTRS. BR STD. H2175/81 9.1.81 H2175/81 9.1.81 EXAM'D 28.10.79 IN 553320N, 072121W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.6MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS. LYING 140/320 DEGS. LARGE, VERY BROKEN UP CONTACT. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). BR STD. 26.4.07 26.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5533.320N, 0721.347W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. LENGTH 148MTRS, WIDTH 43MTRS, HT 10.6MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 120/300 DEGS. NO SCOUR. DEBRIS TO THE NORTH. WELL BROKEN UP WITH HIGHEST PART MIDSHIPS. AMEND WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 43.77MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 43MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY VICKERS, SONS & MAXIM LTD, BARROW IN FURNESS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DONALDSON BROS LTD (ANCHOR LINE). SIX BOILERS, TWO TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 855IHP, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR GLASGOW. TORPEDOED SOME 20FT FROM THE STERN WHILE STEAMING AT 20 KNOTS BY U-53. WAS ABANDONED AND SANK. CARGO 7000 TONS GENERAL, 440 HORSES, 109 DISTRESSED BRITISH SEAMEN (DMS) AND 44 MILITARY PERSONNEL. 15 CREW LOST. (SII).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, HIGHEST PART AT MIDSHIPS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 33.32 N,7 21.347 W
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FAQ

Where is the ATHENIA wreck located?

The ATHENIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 33.32 N,7 21.347 W.

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

The ATHENIA lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 55 33.32 N,7 21.347 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHENIA?

The seabed around the ATHENIA lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the ATHENIA sink?

The ATHENIA sank on Aug 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ATHENIA discovered?

The wreck of the ATHENIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ATHENIA belong to?

The ATHENIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ATHENIA carrying?

The ATHENIA was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the ATHENIA?

The ATHENIA had a tonnage of 8668 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHENIA?

The ATHENIA is classified as a liner.

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