Hmcs Athabaskan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmcs athabaskan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 42.946 N,4 31.471 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.715767
  • Longitude: -4.524517
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMCS ATHABASKAN
Type destroyer
Flag CA
Length 108.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 2000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1944
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 30.6.72 WK IN 484300N, 043124W APPROX, OR 020DEGS, 5M FROM ILE DE VIEGE LT. GEN DEPTH 40FMS. (TELECON, COOKE & WILLIAMS 29.6.72, OSIOC RECORDS). SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 484200N, 043300W ON FRENCH 964 [1956 EDN]. 25.11.75 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 484303N, 043157W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6031 [1975 EDN]. H1278/76/118 7.9.76 WK IN 484300N, 043200W IDENTIFIED FROM FRENCH WK INFO. (BA LEE, DEAL). 27.1.77 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 484300N, 043206W [EUR] ON FRENCH 964 [1976 EDN]. SHOWN AS NDW IN 484258N, 043132W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 [1976 EDN]. CHART AS NDW PA IN 484300N, 043206W [EUR]. NE 2644. 27.1.77 DATA RE-ASSESSED, CHART AS NDW IN 484258N, 043132W [EUR]. NE 2644. 24.8.77 STATED AS DESTROYER 'ATHABASKAN' IN 484300N, 043124W APPROX [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76, NO.14584032). 2.9.77 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 20.11.78 20.11.78 SHOWN AS NDW IN 484258N, 043132W [EUR] ON FRENCH 964. 13.4.81 SHOWN AS NDW IN 484300N, 043124W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680. NE 2644. 21.1.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 43MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. NC 3668. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4842.940N, 0431.490W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 30.4.09 SHOWN IN 4842.946N, 0431.471W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7150 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION) NC 2025.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

30.6.72 CANADIAN TRIBAL CLASS DESTROYER 'ATHABASKAN', BUILT 1941 BY VICKERS ARMSTRONG, IN COMPANY OF 'HMS HAIDA' ENCOUNTERED TWO GERMAN DESTROYERS NW OF BREST. THE ATHABASKAN WAS HIT BY GUNFIRE & TORPEDOES. ABOUT HALF OF THE 240 CREW WERE LOST. (DODS & MARTIN BRICE, IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM TELECON 30.6.72).

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FAQ

Where is the HMCS ATHABASKAN wreck located?

The HMCS ATHABASKAN wreck is located at coordinates 48 42.946 N,4 31.471 W.

How deep is the HMCS ATHABASKAN and where exactly is it located?

The HMCS ATHABASKAN lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 48 42.946 N,4 31.471 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMCS ATHABASKAN?

The seabed around the HMCS ATHABASKAN lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the HMCS ATHABASKAN sink?

The HMCS ATHABASKAN sank on Apr 29, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMCS ATHABASKAN discovered?

The wreck of the HMCS ATHABASKAN was discovered in 1956.

What country did the HMCS ATHABASKAN belong to?

The HMCS ATHABASKAN belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the HMCS ATHABASKAN?

The HMCS ATHABASKAN had a tonnage of 2000 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMCS ATHABASKAN?

The HMCS ATHABASKAN is classified as a destroyer.

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