Antacus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Antacus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 50 N,26 5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.833333
  • Longitude: -26.083333
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTACUS
Type bulk carrier
Flag LR
Length 175.3 m
Width 25.6 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 16347
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck ANTACUS is located at the coordinates 40.8333 N, 26.0833 W in the North Atlantic Ocean. This underwater obstruction, documented under survey reference H1279/83, was recorded as having sunk at this position on July 26, 1984. The site is identified as a sunken vessel of interest to maritime navigation and underwater surveying.

Surveying Details

H1279/83 26.7.84 H1279/83 26.7.84 SANK IN 405000N, 260500W. (LL 18, 19 & 21.7.84). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973 BY SCOUTSTOUN MARINE LTD, SCOTSTOUN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHI YUEN NAVIGATION CO LTD. PASSAGE BREMERHAVEN FOR NEW ORLEANS. SUFFERED HEAV FLOODING IN THE SHAFT TUNNEL AND SANK. CREW OF 19 RECOVERED FROM LIFERAFTS. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ANTACUS wreck located?

The ANTACUS wreck is located at coordinates 40 50 N,26 5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTACUS?

The seabed around the ANTACUS lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the ANTACUS sink?

The ANTACUS sank on Jul 16, 1984.

When was the wreck of the ANTACUS discovered?

The wreck of the ANTACUS was discovered in 1984.

What country did the ANTACUS belong to?

The ANTACUS belonged to LR.

What cargo was the ANTACUS carrying?

The ANTACUS was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ANTACUS?

The ANTACUS had a tonnage of 16347 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTACUS?

The ANTACUS is classified as a bulk carrier.

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