Aguila Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aguila Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 7.529 N,6 29.055 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.125483
  • Longitude: -6.484250
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AGUILA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 83.9 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2114
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1915
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 22.4.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS SW APPROACHES (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPH VOL 13). NCA POSN 511000N, 063300W FOR FILING ONLY. 15.7.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 47M SW FROM THE SMALLS LT.HO. (WW1SL). NCA, POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 510730N, 062900W.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY CALEDON SB & E CO. DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YEOWARD BROTHERS, LIVERPOOL. 2 BOILERS, 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE 278HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR LAS PALMAS. CAPTURED AND TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U28 IN THE SW APPROACHES. 8 LIVES, 7 CREW & 1 PASSENGER LOST. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 13, WW1 BMSL, WWI BMS U BOAT SINKINGS, SIBI, DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the AGUILA wreck located?

The AGUILA wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.529 N,6 29.055 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AGUILA?

The seabed around the AGUILA lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the AGUILA sink?

The AGUILA sank on Mar 27, 1915.

When was the wreck of the AGUILA discovered?

The wreck of the AGUILA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the AGUILA belong to?

The AGUILA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AGUILA carrying?

The AGUILA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AGUILA?

The AGUILA had a tonnage of 2114 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGUILA?

The AGUILA is classified as a steam ship.

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