A6, A16 & A20 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
A6, a16 & a20 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 28.93 N,24 6.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.482167
  • Longitude: 24.116000
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name A6, A16 & A20
Type landing craft
Tonnage 372
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date May 15, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck site A6, A16 & A20 located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Crete at coordinates 35 28.93 N, 24 6.96 E. This underwater obstruction, documented by the UK Hydrographic Office, is identified as a shipwreck site. Historical survey records from 1951 and 1952 note the wreck's location in the Mediterranean region. These submerged maritime remains are categorized as underwater obstructions, with structural details consistent with historical naval wreck sites. Searchers looking for shipwrecks in Cretan waters can reference these precise coordinates for site identification.

Surveying Details

H3261/51 5.6.51 SUNK IN 352900N, 240700E APPROX. (NAVAL HISTORICAL SECTION). NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART. H2974/52 10.6.52 FURTHER LIST. (NAVAL HISTORICAL SECTION). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSELS, SUNK DURING INVASION OF CRETE. (NAVAL HISTORICAL SECTION).

General Comments

3 WRECKS

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FAQ

Where is the A6, A16 & A20 wreck located?

The A6, A16 & A20 wreck is located at coordinates 35 28.93 N,24 6.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the A6, A16 & A20?

The seabed around the A6, A16 & A20 lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the A6, A16 & A20 sink?

The A6, A16 & A20 sank on Jun 2, 1941.

When was the wreck of the A6, A16 & A20 discovered?

The wreck of the A6, A16 & A20 was discovered in 1941.

What was the tonnage of the A6, A16 & A20?

The A6, A16 & A20 had a tonnage of 372 tons.

What type of wreck is the A6, A16 & A20?

The A6, A16 & A20 is classified as a landing craft.

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