Akti Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Akti Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 39.973 N,6 20.155 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.666217
  • Longitude: -6.335917
Wreck Depth 130 m
Water Depth 145 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AKTI
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 121.6 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 4261
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1938
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW IN 474000N, 062000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 4735. NC 2655. 18.7.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 130MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. LISTED AS NDW PD IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984. AMEND TO WK USC PA 130MTRS. NC 2643. 30.7.01 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 130MTRS IN 4740.022N, 0619.903W [EUR] ON BA 2643 [1987 EDN]. 22.4.10 SHOWN IN 4739.973N, 0620.155W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7076 [1ST EDN 2008, 1:350,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1920 BY THE NORTHUMBERLAND SB CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY KASSOS STEAM NAV CO. PASSAGE RIO DE JANEIRO FOR ANTWERP. COLLIDED WITH SS 'LA PLATA' [8056 GRT] OFF USHANT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the AKTI wreck located?

The AKTI wreck is located at coordinates 47 39.973 N,6 20.155 W.

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

The AKTI lies at a depth of about 130 meters and is located at coordinates 47 39.973 N,6 20.155 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AKTI?

The seabed around the AKTI lies at approximately 145 meters deep.

When did the AKTI sink?

The AKTI sank on Dec 4, 1938.

When was the wreck of the AKTI discovered?

The wreck of the AKTI was discovered in 1979.

What country did the AKTI belong to?

The AKTI belonged to GR.

What cargo was the AKTI carrying?

The AKTI was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the AKTI?

The AKTI had a tonnage of 4261 tons.

What type of wreck is the AKTI?

The AKTI is classified as a steam ship.

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