Hms Audacity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms audacity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 45 N,19 54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.750000
  • Longitude: -19.900000
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS AUDACITY
Type bulk carrier
Flag GB
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 5537
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.5.10 TORPEDOED IN 4345.0N, 1954.0W. (UBOAT.NET).
Last Amended Date May 14, 2010

Circumstances of loss

17.6.41 BUILT IN 1939 BY BREMER VULKAN SCHIFF-UND MASCHINENBAU, VEGESACK FOR NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. 7 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 5200 BHP FOR 15 KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 4 INCH, 1 X 6 PDR, 4 X QF 2 PDR AA GUNS & 4 X 20MM AA CANNON. 6-8 AIRCRAFT. WHEN WAR WAS DECLARED SOUGHT REFUGE IN CURACAO. ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO GERMANY IN 3.1940 BUT WAS CAPTURED AND TOWED TO JAMAICA. RENAMED SINBAD AND THEN EMIPRE AUDACITY (CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE). REBUILT 1941 AS AN ESCORT CARRIER AND COMMISSIONED 17.6.41 AS THE FIRST ESCORT CARRIER. TORPEDOED BY U 751 ON 21.12.41. THE FIRST TORPEDO STRUCK THE ENGINE ROOM, THE NEXT TWO CAUSED AN EXPLOSION IN THE AVIATION FUEL, BLOWING OFF THE BOW.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS AUDACITY wreck located?

The HMS AUDACITY wreck is located at coordinates 43 45 N,19 54 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS AUDACITY?

The seabed around the HMS AUDACITY lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the HMS AUDACITY sink?

The HMS AUDACITY sank on Dec 21, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS AUDACITY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS AUDACITY was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS AUDACITY belong to?

The HMS AUDACITY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS AUDACITY?

The HMS AUDACITY had a tonnage of 5537 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS AUDACITY?

The HMS AUDACITY is classified as a bulk carrier.

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