St Agnes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St agnes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 27 N,21 50.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.450000
  • Longitude: -21.841667
Water Depth 3200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST AGNES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 5250
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid,grain,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 412700N, 215030W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 24.2.96 SINKING POSNS GIVEN AS 412700N, 215000W AND 400700N, 235700W. (LL WW2). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 412700N, 215000W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE VIZAGAPATA FOR HULL. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM ITALIAN SUBMARINE EMO. CARGO WAS 5500 TONS LINSEED IN BAGS, 1300 TONS CASTOR SEEDS, 400 TONS MANGANESE ORE. (LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ST AGNES wreck located?

The ST AGNES wreck is located at coordinates 41 27 N,21 50.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST AGNES?

The seabed around the ST AGNES lies at approximately 3200 meters deep.

When did the ST AGNES sink?

The ST AGNES sank on Sep 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ST AGNES discovered?

The wreck of the ST AGNES was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ST AGNES belong to?

The ST AGNES belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST AGNES carrying?

The ST AGNES was carrying metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid,grain,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ST AGNES?

The ST AGNES had a tonnage of 5250 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST AGNES?

The ST AGNES is classified as a steam ship.

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