Mount Athos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mount athos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 30 N,15 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.500000
  • Longitude: -15.416667
Water Depth 2550 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOUNT ATHOS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Tonnage 3578
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 543000N, 152500W. 11.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-103. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the MOUNT ATHOS wreck located?

The MOUNT ATHOS wreck is located at coordinates 54 30 N,15 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOUNT ATHOS?

The seabed around the MOUNT ATHOS lies at approximately 2550 meters deep.

When did the MOUNT ATHOS sink?

The MOUNT ATHOS sank on Nov 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MOUNT ATHOS discovered?

The wreck of the MOUNT ATHOS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MOUNT ATHOS belong to?

The MOUNT ATHOS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the MOUNT ATHOS?

The MOUNT ATHOS had a tonnage of 3578 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOUNT ATHOS?

The MOUNT ATHOS is classified as a steam ship.

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