Aneroid Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aneroid Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 23.88 N,59 11.543 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.398000
  • Longitude: -59.192383
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name ANEROID
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 125.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 4976
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo bauxite,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.6.69 SUNK IN 082400N, 591200W, IN APPROX 8FMS. (WW2SL). CONFIRMED BY LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES. INS AS DW (STS FOR PA). - NM 1713/69. H2372/63 27.10.69 DW REP (1942) SHOWN ON USHO 5728 [1965 EDN].
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES MARINE COMMISSION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE PARAMARIBO FOR TRINIDAD. TORPEDOED BY U 175. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

General Comments

Rep (1942)

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FAQ

Where is the ANEROID wreck located?

The ANEROID wreck is located at coordinates 8 23.88 N,59 11.543 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANEROID?

The seabed around the ANEROID lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ANEROID sink?

The ANEROID sank on Oct 2, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ANEROID discovered?

The wreck of the ANEROID was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ANEROID belong to?

The ANEROID belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ANEROID carrying?

The ANEROID was carrying bauxite,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ANEROID?

The ANEROID had a tonnage of 4976 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANEROID?

The ANEROID is classified as a steam ship.

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