Audacity Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Audacity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.571 N,0 22.369 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.559517
  • Longitude: 0.372817
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUDACITY
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 52.6 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 3.8
Shadow Height 0.5
Tonnage 589
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,timber,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2013

Surveying Details

H0983/42 21.3.42 H0983/42 21.3.42 SUNK IN 533336N, 002234E. (FO HUMBER, 2.3.42). INS AS WK 5FMS. - NM 1071/42. H0983/42 14.11.46 H0983/42 14.11.46 WK IN 533336N, 002236E DISPERSED. (WDO GRIMSBY, 31.10.46). H4984/47 13.10.47 H4984/47 13.10.47 LEAST DEPTH NOW 35FT. (HMS SCOTT & SML 324). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 5FT. - NM 2660/47. H0983/42 7.7.48 H0983/42 7.7.48 EXAM'D IN 533331N, 002227E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37, FOUL AT 39FT. SCOUR 2FT DEEP. (SO SMLS, 24.6.48). H0983/42 27.5.50 H0983/42 27.5.50 DISPERSED TO SEABED. (C IN C NORE, 17.4.50). H0983/42 27.6.50 H0983/42 27.6.50 EXAM'D IN 533333N, 002228E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 39, FOUL AT 40FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 3FT. - NM 1227/50. 1.2.74 1.2.74 AMEND TO SW 11.2MTRS. NC 109. HH090/593/01 23.12.93 HH090/593/01 23.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 3.9.13 3.9.13 EXAM'D 19.5.13 IN 5333.571N, 0022.369E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.42 IN GEN DEPTH 15.9MTRS. LENGTH 2.5MTRS, WIDTH 1.2MTRS, HT 0.48MTR. VERY SMALL CONTACT WITHIN A LARGER DEPRESSION. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). RETAIN FOUL.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY G BROWN & CO LTD, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F T EVERARD & SONS LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY W BEARDMORE & COATBRIDGE CO LTD. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR LONDON. CARGO PALM OIL. MINED. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

SMALL CONTACT IN LARGER DEPRESSION

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.571 N,0 22.369 E
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FAQ

Where is the AUDACITY wreck located?

The AUDACITY wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.571 N,0 22.369 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AUDACITY?

The seabed around the AUDACITY lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the AUDACITY sink?

The AUDACITY sank on Mar 1, 1942.

When was the wreck of the AUDACITY discovered?

The wreck of the AUDACITY was discovered in 1942.

What country did the AUDACITY belong to?

The AUDACITY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AUDACITY carrying?

The AUDACITY was carrying grain,timber,oil.

What was the tonnage of the AUDACITY?

The AUDACITY had a tonnage of 589 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUDACITY?

The AUDACITY is classified as a tanker.

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