Accra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Accra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 40 N,16 28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.666667
  • Longitude: -16.466667
Water Depth 450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACCRA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 137.5 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 9337
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554300N, 162500W. H01001/40 18.11.40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554000N, 162800W. (O.U.6353/40). NO ACTION. 6.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 450MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1926 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER DEMPSTER LINE. OIL ENGINES OF 1700NHP FOR 14.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE FOR WEST AFRICA IN CONVOY. TORPEDOED BY U-34. 19 LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ACCRA wreck located?

The ACCRA wreck is located at coordinates 55 40 N,16 28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ACCRA?

The seabed around the ACCRA lies at approximately 450 meters deep.

When did the ACCRA sink?

The ACCRA sank on Jul 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ACCRA discovered?

The wreck of the ACCRA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ACCRA belong to?

The ACCRA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ACCRA carrying?

The ACCRA was carrying personnel,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the ACCRA?

The ACCRA had a tonnage of 9337 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACCRA?

The ACCRA is classified as a liner.

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