Akassa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Akassa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.864 N,8 47.228 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.464400
  • Longitude: -8.787133
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 93 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AKASSA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.7 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 105
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 10.2
Orientation 13
Tonnage 3919
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 8M SE OF GALLEY HEAD. GIVES POSN 512745N, 084600W APPROX. NCA. H6907/29 POSN APPROX ONLY IN ABOUT 50FMS. NCA. 5.2.71 INS AS NDW PA IN 512745N, 084600W. NE 1824B. 30.6.76 AMEND TO WK USC PA 65MTRS. NC 2092. H1310/85/27 10.9.85 WK LOCATED IN 512749N, 084705W [OSI]. POSN BY DECCA. (G WILLIAMS, 17.8.85). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000158197 7.8.14 EXAM'D 15.7.13 IN 5127.864N, 0847.228W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 82.41 IN GEN DEPTH 93.7MTRS. SCOUR 11.3MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 10.2MTRS. LIES 013/193 DEGS. WK IS PARTIALLY BROKEN DOWN. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, CV02_13, INFOMAR). SCOUR AT ENDS. AMEND WK 82MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY IRVINE'S SHIPBUILDING & DRYDOCK CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER LINES LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 370 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR SIERRA LEONE. TORPEDOED IN THE ENGINE ROOM WITHOUT WARNING BY UC-33, ALL 7 SEVEN ON WATCH BELOW BEING LOST. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT, GENERALLY BROKEN DOWN, SCOUR AT ENDS

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FAQ

Where is the AKASSA wreck located?

The AKASSA wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.864 N,8 47.228 W.

How deep is the AKASSA and where exactly is it located?

The AKASSA lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.864 N,8 47.228 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AKASSA?

The seabed around the AKASSA lies at approximately 93 meters deep.

When did the AKASSA sink?

The AKASSA sank on Aug 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AKASSA discovered?

The wreck of the AKASSA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the AKASSA belong to?

The AKASSA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AKASSA carrying?

The AKASSA was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AKASSA?

The AKASSA had a tonnage of 3919 tons.

What type of wreck is the AKASSA?

The AKASSA is classified as a steam ship.

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