Atlas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Atlas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 46 N,41 49 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.766667
  • Longitude: 41.816667
Water Depth 800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLAS
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 105.2 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 4009
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 SANK IN 154600N, 414900E. (NO AUTHORITY STATED). NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 300FMS. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 155000N, 415000E (WW2SL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL TORPEDOED & SUNK BY ENEMY SUBMARINE IN RED SEA. BUILT 1909 BY R CRAGGS & SONS WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, & OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC. ANON. HELLENIQUE MARITIME 'TRANSPETROL'. VESSEL HAD A FULL CARGO OF OIL. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ATLAS wreck located?

The ATLAS wreck is located at coordinates 15 46 N,41 49 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ATLAS?

The seabed around the ATLAS lies at approximately 800 meters deep.

When did the ATLAS sink?

The ATLAS sank on Sep 6, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ATLAS discovered?

The wreck of the ATLAS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ATLAS belong to?

The ATLAS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ATLAS carrying?

The ATLAS was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the ATLAS?

The ATLAS had a tonnage of 4009 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLAS?

The ATLAS is classified as a tanker.

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