Athenic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Athenic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 32 N,20 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.533333
  • Longitude: -20.216667
Water Depth 2600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHENIC
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5351
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 583200N, 201300W (D.S.N.E. 578.579). 27.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2500 MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1937 BY W GREY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIR WALTER H COCKERLINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 400NHP. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-46 & U-73. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ATHENIC wreck located?

The ATHENIC wreck is located at coordinates 58 32 N,20 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHENIC?

The seabed around the ATHENIC lies at approximately 2600 meters deep.

When did the ATHENIC sink?

The ATHENIC sank on Apr 4, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ATHENIC discovered?

The wreck of the ATHENIC was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ATHENIC belong to?

The ATHENIC belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ATHENIC?

The ATHENIC had a tonnage of 5351 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHENIC?

The ATHENIC is classified as a steam ship.

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