Aeneas (Stern Section)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Aeneas (stern section)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.614 N,2 50.663 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.110233
  • Longitude: -2.844383
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY)
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 150.3 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 10058
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1940
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2137/54 22.6.54 H2137/54 22.6.54 NDW IN 500630N 025000W USING DECCA, OR 103DEGS, 31.5M FROM START POINT. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD 23.5.54). BR STD. H2137/54 22.7.55 H2137/54 22.7.55 LOCATED IN 500634N, 025034W USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 30FMS IN GENERAL DEPTH 33FMS. (SCES & HMS SCOTT). LC 2454. 18.1.80 18.1.80 SHOWN AS WKPA 55MTRS ON FR 878 [DEC 79 EDN]. NCA. 4.10.83 4.10.83 MAIN AND AFTER PORTION OF HULL DIVED ON. RIBS AND PLATES PROTRUDE FROM SEABED. ENTIRE AREA HEAVILY SILTED OVER. BOW SECTION LIES SOME 400MTRS TO N AND WK OF A SUBMARINE LIES CLOSE ASTERN OF THIS WK. (E GILES). AMEND TO WKS 55MTRS. BR STD.. HH100/351/14/10 2.3.99 HH100/351/14/10 2.3.99 LOCATED IN 5006.577N, 0250.587W [OGB] USING DGPS. LIES SW/NE. HEIGHT 6MTRS. [POSN ALSO GIVEN AS 5006.576N, 0250.587W, NCA]. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED FOR POSN. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.1.99). AMENDED TO CINC. AMEND POSN. BR STD. CINC REMOVED 16.12.04 MORE THAN 5 YEARS. HH090/912/01 8.2.01 HH090/912/01 8.2.01 NOT LOCATED. ASSUMED TO BE BURIED. SUBMARINE MENTIONED IN THIS RECORD WAS LOCATED. SEE [18437]. (GARDLINE, HI 912). AMEND TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2001

Circumstances of loss

2.7.40 BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE IN CONVOY 21MILES SE OF START PT. ON 2.7.40. FINALLY SANK 4.7.40. EN- ROUTE HONG KONG FOR LONDON & GLASGOW. (LL WW2).

General Comments

HEAVILY SILTED OVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 6.614 N,2 50.663 W
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FAQ

Where is the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.614 N,2 50.663 W.

How deep is the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.614 N,2 50.663 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1954.

What country did the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY)?

The AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 10058 tons.

What type of wreck is the AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY)?

The AENEAS (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a liner.

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