Andromeda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Andromeda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 12.688 N,1 8.474 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.211467
  • Longitude: 1.141233
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANDROMEDA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 149
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 39 MILES SE BY E OF SPURN LIGHT VESSEL. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 531240N, 010835E FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/593/01 21.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS UK LTD, HI 593). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2018/000212985 14.9.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (GARDLINE, HI 1515). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2018

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (LLWW1).

General Comments

SAME POSN AS [9283]

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FAQ

Where is the ANDROMEDA wreck located?

The ANDROMEDA wreck is located at coordinates 53 12.688 N,1 8.474 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANDROMEDA?

The seabed around the ANDROMEDA lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the ANDROMEDA sink?

The ANDROMEDA sank on Sep 23, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ANDROMEDA discovered?

The wreck of the ANDROMEDA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ANDROMEDA belong to?

The ANDROMEDA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ANDROMEDA?

The ANDROMEDA had a tonnage of 149 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANDROMEDA?

The ANDROMEDA is classified as a trawler.

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