Auretta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Auretta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 24.434 N,2 48.305 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.407233
  • Longitude: 2.805083
Wreck Depth 15.5 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AURETTA
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4571
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK IN 512412N, 024800E, APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H01279/45 6.4.45 SUNK IN 512436N, 024924E [?024824E], APPROX. (HMS ALBRIGHTON, SIGNAL DTD 26.2.45). HH1310/88 28.9.88 MINED 11 MILES OFF OSTEND. (R VERPOORTE, 26.8.88). POSN 512428N, 024825E. (NETH WK RECORDS). HH342/710/01 23.11.92 SW 15.6MTRS IN 512428.7N, 024822.6E [EUR]. (OOSTENDE NM 184/92). - NM 3660/92. HH342/710/01 25.3.93 NETH NM 198/93 REFERS. 6.9.93 SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 3371 [1993 EDN]. HH342/710/01 6.9.93 INS ON 3371. - NM 3210/93. HH100/351/08 19.11.93 WK IN 512428.7N, 024822.6E CONFIRMED AS THE AURETTA. THE WK WAS DISPERSED IN 1963 BY DUTCH SALVAGE CO ACKERMANS & VAN HAAREN USING EXPLOSIVES. NOW ONLY A 'JUNKYARD'. (M R H VANALDERWEIRELDT, 3.11.93). HH342/700/01 13.3.97 NOW IN 512429.5N, 024820E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 5/69/97). BR STD. SEP 2010/000138707 14.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 15.5MTRS [LAT] IN 5124.443N, 0248.305E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 1.6.10].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL). PASSAGE LONDON FOR ANTWERP. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the AURETTA wreck located?

The AURETTA wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.434 N,2 48.305 E.

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

The AURETTA lies at a depth of about 15.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.434 N,2 48.305 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AURETTA?

The seabed around the AURETTA lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the AURETTA sink?

The AURETTA sank on Feb 26, 1945.

When was the wreck of the AURETTA discovered?

The wreck of the AURETTA was discovered in 1945.

What country did the AURETTA belong to?

The AURETTA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AURETTA carrying?

The AURETTA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AURETTA?

The AURETTA had a tonnage of 4571 tons.

What type of wreck is the AURETTA?

The AURETTA is classified as a tanker.

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