Actuosity (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Actuosity (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 57.161 N,1 30.426 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.952683
  • Longitude: 1.507100
Wreck Depth 17.8 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACTUOSITY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57.9 m
Sonar Length 66
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 60
Tonnage 359
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1940
Bottom Texture 7,17,4
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H03210/45 15.6.45 NSC REPD IN 525718N, 013012E. WEAK ECHO - PROBABLE WK. (NORE LIST). H1952/80 26.1.83 EXAM'D 14.7.82 IN 525708N, 013034E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.8 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. SCOUR 3.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. APPARENTLY INTACT, LYING 050/230 DEGS. CHART AS WK 14MTRS. (SOISS, HI 22). - NM 708/83. 16.7.84 LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 15.8MTRS. (B CALDERMAN, TELECON). H1952/80 15.8.84 LOCATED 10.7.84 IN 525712N, 013031E [EUR] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.8MTRS. (BROWN & ROOT (WK) LTD, 3.8.84). HH090/543/01 10.2.92 EXAM'D 28.10.91 IN 525708.1N, 013032.3E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.1, FOUL AT 17.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.3 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 22.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.7MTRS. LARGE WK, PARTIALLY BURIED AND SHOWING PART OF HULL OUTLINE ABOVE SEABED LEVEL, LYING 040/220 DEG. (NP 1016, HI 543). BR STD. 22.5.15 WK 18.78MTRS IN 5257.153N, 0130.401E [WGD], LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 2.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 040. BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS DS20/DS21). NCA, NFS. SEP 2015/000041896 26.5.15 EXAM'D 17.10.14 IN 5257.161N, 0130.426E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTRS. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 4.2MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGELY INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 17.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2015

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT. NO EXPLOSION BUT PRONOUNCED SMELL OF GAS WAS DETECTED. SANK WITHIN 5 MINUTES.

General Comments

LARGELY INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED, HULL SHOWS ABOVE SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the ACTUOSITY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ACTUOSITY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 57.161 N,1 30.426 E.

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

The ACTUOSITY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.8 meters and is located at coordinates 52 57.161 N,1 30.426 E.

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

The seabed around the ACTUOSITY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the ACTUOSITY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ACTUOSITY (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 3, 1940.

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

The wreck of the ACTUOSITY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ACTUOSITY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ACTUOSITY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ACTUOSITY (POSSIBLY)?

The ACTUOSITY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 359 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACTUOSITY (POSSIBLY)?

The ACTUOSITY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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