Acantha (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Acantha (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 46.005 N,1 0.208 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.766750
  • Longitude: -1.003467
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACANTHA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 43
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 52
Tonnage 322
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1919
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details SUNK IN 554300N, 010000W. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WW1). HH091/083/01 11.3.05 HH091/083/01 11.3.05 EXAM'D 29.10.04 IN 5546.005N, 0100.208W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 73.7 IN GEN DEPTH 79.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 052/232 DEGS. INTACT, COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1083). INS AS WK 73MTRS. BR STD. HH242/640/07 18.3.05 HH242/640/07 18.3.05 INS BY NM. - NM 1981/05.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2005

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED.

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 46.005 N,1 0.208 W
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FAQ

Where is the ACANTHA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ACANTHA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 46.005 N,1 0.208 W.

How deep is the ACANTHA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ACANTHA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 55 46.005 N,1 0.208 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ACANTHA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ACANTHA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the ACANTHA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ACANTHA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 5, 1919.

When was the wreck of the ACANTHA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ACANTHA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2005.

What country did the ACANTHA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ACANTHA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ACANTHA (POSSIBLY)?

The ACANTHA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 322 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACANTHA (POSSIBLY)?

The ACANTHA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.