Ability Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Ability Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 45.32 N,1 13.228 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.755333
  • Longitude: 1.220467
Wreck Depth 10.61 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABILITY
Type barge
Flag GB
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 1.4
Tonnage 293
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1940
Scour Dimensions 010.7,005.8,002.2,239
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01063/40 8.1.41 INS DW. - NM 41/41. H01063/40 21.4.41 INS G CAN BUOY 100YDS NW OF WRECK. - TFNM 876/41. H01063/40 22.5.41 AMEND POSN TO 514519N, 011314E . - NM 1169/41 & TFNM1179/41. H01063/40 17.10.41 INS BUOY ON CHARTS. - FNM 2447/41. H2700/50 20.6.50 AMEND TO WK 4FMS 1FT. NE 3741. H01063/40 5.2.51 SWEPT 21.11.50. SWEPT TO 4FMS 2FT. DELETE BUOY. (SML 322 & TH). - NM 221/51. H2266/54 LOCATED. (HMS SHACKLETON, NOV 1953, E9627). 12.6.69 AMEND WK 4FMS 1FT [LAT]. NE 1975. 23.1.73 AMEND SW 7.6MTRS. NC 1975. H2101/74 16.1.74 EXAM'D IN 514519N, 011321E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 12.1MTRS IN 11.9MTRS. SCOUR 12.8MTRS. SMALL WRECK IN A TROUGH WITH INDICATIONS OF SMALL SCOURS EITHER SIDE. (HMS EGERIA). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. H2918/83 24.4.86 EXAM'D 25.10.85 IN 514516N, 011319E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.5 IN GEN DEPTH 11.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13MTRS. SMALL BROKEN UP WK SITTING IN A TROUGH. GIVES LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY AND IS SPREAD APPROX 100MTRS UP AND DOWN TIDE. (NP 1016, HI 197). RETAIN AS FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2024000232298 30.10.24 EXAM'D 18.12.2023; LOCATED IN 5145.320N, 0113.228E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.61MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LENGTH 3.3MTRS, WIDTH 3.1MTRS, HT 1.4MTRS. SCATTERED FRAGMENTS OF REPORTED WRECKAGE, EACH WITH ITS OWN SCOUR. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1802-H525-14424). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 10.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2024

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the ABILITY wreck located?

The ABILITY wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.32 N,1 13.228 E.

How deep is the ABILITY and where exactly is it located?

The ABILITY lies at a depth of about 10.61 meters and is located at coordinates 51 45.32 N,1 13.228 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ABILITY?

The seabed around the ABILITY lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ABILITY sink?

The ABILITY sank on Dec 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ABILITY discovered?

The wreck of the ABILITY was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ABILITY belong to?

The ABILITY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ABILITY?

The ABILITY had a tonnage of 293 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABILITY?

The ABILITY is classified as a barge.

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