Automedon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Automedon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 18 N,89 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.300000
  • Longitude: 89.333333
Water Depth 3300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUTOMEDON
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 140 m
Width 17.8 m
Draught 9.9
Tonnage 7528
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 WRECK IN 041800N, 892000E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 5, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY PALMERS CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALFRED HOLT & CO. TURBINE ENGINES OF 6,000 SHP. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL & DURBAN FOR PENANG & YOKOHAMA. SUNK BY ENEMY RAIDER. 7 CREW & 1 GUNNER KILLED, 97 PEOPLE TAKEN PRISONER. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the AUTOMEDON wreck located?

The AUTOMEDON wreck is located at coordinates 4 18 N,89 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AUTOMEDON?

The seabed around the AUTOMEDON lies at approximately 3300 meters deep.

When did the AUTOMEDON sink?

The AUTOMEDON sank on Nov 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the AUTOMEDON discovered?

The wreck of the AUTOMEDON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the AUTOMEDON belong to?

The AUTOMEDON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AUTOMEDON carrying?

The AUTOMEDON was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AUTOMEDON?

The AUTOMEDON had a tonnage of 7528 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUTOMEDON?

The AUTOMEDON is classified as a liner.

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