Achilles Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Achilles Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 5.88 N,59 47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.098000
  • Longitude: -59.783333
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ACHILLES
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 87.5 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1815
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 19.6.69 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 090600N, 594800W APPROX. (WW2SL). H2372/63 27.10.69 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 090600N, 594800W ON USHO 5728 [1965 EDN]. INS AS NDW (STS FOR PA). BR STD. 15.7.91 SINKING POSN CONFIRMED. (LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). IN APPROX 70MTRS. 23.10.12 SHOWN IN 0905.880N, 5947.000W [WGD] ON BA 1045 [EDN 1 DTD 20.1.11].
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY NEDERLANDSCHE SCHPS MAATS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KONINKLIJKE NEDERLANDSCHE STOOMBOOT MAATS NV. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 180NHP. PASSAGE DEMERARA FOR TRINIDAD. TORPEDOED BY U 202. (DODS, WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ACHILLES wreck located?

The ACHILLES wreck is located at coordinates 9 5.88 N,59 47 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ACHILLES?

The seabed around the ACHILLES lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the ACHILLES sink?

The ACHILLES sank on Oct 1, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ACHILLES discovered?

The wreck of the ACHILLES was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ACHILLES belong to?

The ACHILLES belonged to NL.

What cargo was the ACHILLES carrying?

The ACHILLES was carrying general and mixed goods,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the ACHILLES?

The ACHILLES had a tonnage of 1815 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACHILLES?

The ACHILLES is classified as a steam ship.

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