Hms Anchusa (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms anchusa (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 34.753 N,7 37.564 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.579217
  • Longitude: -7.626067
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY)
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 79.9 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 10
Tonnage 1290
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Surveying Details

16.7.18 16.7.18 SUNK IN POSN 553700N, 073500W APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). H1173/66 20.5.66 H1173/66 20.5.66 WK 34FMS IN 553418N, 073442W [OGB]. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 7.10.65). INS AS WK 62MTRS. BR STD. H2175/81 9.1.81 H2175/81 9.1.81 EXAM'D 5.12.79 IN 553445N, 073732W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS. LYING 025/205DEG. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). BR STD. 25.4.07 25.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5534.753N, 0737.564W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). INTACT. LIES 010/190 DEGS. POSSIBLY ON IT SIDE. AMEND WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 24.2.14 24.2.14 STATED TO BE U2511 BY INSS. NCA. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 60.05MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 60MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2800IHP FOR 17 KNOTS. TWO 4 INCH GUNS, ONE 12 PDR. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U 54.

General Comments

INTACT, ?ON ITS SIDE, MINOR SCOUR ALONG E SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 34.753 N,7 37.564 W.

How deep is the HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 55 34.753 N,7 37.564 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY)?

The HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1290 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY)?

The HMS ANCHUSA (PROBABLY) is classified as a sloop.

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