Achieve Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Achieve Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 35 N,2 41 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.583333
  • Longitude: 2.683333
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACHIEVE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 43
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 29.7.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS NEAR SMITH'S KNOLL, OFF LOWESTOFT. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPH VOL.14) NCA. 3.5.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT 35M E BY N FROM LOWESTOFT. (WW1SL, LL WW1) GIVES POSN 523500N, 024100E FOR FILING ONLY. 12.2.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT 30-35M ESE FROM LOWESTOFT. (LL WW1) GIVES POSN 5216.00N, 0234.00E. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

LOWESTOFT REGISTERED WOODEN SAIL VESSEL. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 10 & SUNK BY BOMBING. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.14, WW1SL, LL WW1, SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the ACHIEVE wreck located?

The ACHIEVE wreck is located at coordinates 52 35 N,2 41 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ACHIEVE?

The seabed around the ACHIEVE lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the ACHIEVE sink?

The ACHIEVE sank on Jul 30, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ACHIEVE discovered?

The wreck of the ACHIEVE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ACHIEVE belong to?

The ACHIEVE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ACHIEVE?

The ACHIEVE had a tonnage of 43 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACHIEVE?

The ACHIEVE is classified as a fishing vessel.