A.58 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
A.58 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 23.85 N,3 16.62 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.397500
  • Longitude: 3.277000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name A.58 (POSSIBLY)
Type destroyer
Flag DE
Length 61 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 381
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1918
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1836/57 3.4.57 OBSTN REP IN 512354N, 031642E. (HMS OCEAN, 23.3.57). COULD HAVE BEEN CHARTED WK CLOSE N. NCA YET. HH100/351/01 16.8.89 A.58 SANK IN 512400N, 031600E APPROX. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). AMENDED TO ABEY. 24.1.07 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NOT SHOWN ON BELGIAN [INT 1474] [LARGEST SCALE REPRODUCTION, 2003 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2007

Circumstances of loss

DAMAGED BY MINE. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. (R VERPOORTE).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 23.85 N,3 16.62 E
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FAQ

Where is the A.58 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The A.58 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.85 N,3 16.62 E.

How deep is the seabed around the A.58 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the A.58 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the A.58 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The A.58 (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the A.58 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the A.58 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1957.

What country did the A.58 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The A.58 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the A.58 (POSSIBLY)?

The A.58 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 381 tons.

What type of wreck is the A.58 (POSSIBLY)?

The A.58 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a destroyer.