Rmas Agile Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rmas agile Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
35 43.22 N,4 22.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.720333
  • Longitude: -4.368167
Water Depth 1381 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RMAS AGILE
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 47.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 760
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2312/72 25.4.86 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 354318N, 042200W. (HMS SHEFFIELD, SIGNAL DTD 21.4.86). NCA. H2492/84 6.6.86 POSN CONFIRMED IN GEN DEPTH 1380MTRS APPROX. TIDAL STREAM EXPERIENCED 094DEG, 0.3KNOTS. (HMS EXETER, HN EXE 01/86, 21.4.86). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Mar 24, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SUNK AS GUNNERY TARGET BY HMS SHEFFIELD. (HMS SHEFFIELD).

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FAQ

Where is the RMAS AGILE wreck located?

The RMAS AGILE wreck is located at coordinates 35 43.22 N,4 22.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RMAS AGILE?

The seabed around the RMAS AGILE lies at approximately 1381 meters deep.

When did the RMAS AGILE sink?

The RMAS AGILE sank on Apr 21, 1986.

When was the wreck of the RMAS AGILE discovered?

The wreck of the RMAS AGILE was discovered in 1986.

What country did the RMAS AGILE belong to?

The RMAS AGILE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RMAS AGILE?

The RMAS AGILE had a tonnage of 760 tons.

What type of wreck is the RMAS AGILE?

The RMAS AGILE is classified as a tug.