Antigua Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Antigua Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 58.38 N,0 12.41 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.973000
  • Longitude: 0.206833
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTIGUA
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 2009
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2009
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers BUOYED
Surveying Details SEP 2009/000106359 12.8.09 AGROUND IN 5258.38N, 0012.41E [WGD]. BUOYED BY SKEGNESS LIFEBOAT. (YARMOUTH CG, FAX DTD 6.8.09). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. SEP 2009/000106097 17.8.09 VESSEL PUMPED OUT AND TOWED INTO FOSDYKE. (YARMOUTH CG, EMAIL DTD 7.8.09). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2009

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND. CREW OF ONE RECOVERED. (YARMOUTH CG).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 58.38 N,0 12.41 E
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FAQ

Where is the ANTIGUA wreck located?

The ANTIGUA wreck is located at coordinates 52 58.38 N,0 12.41 E.

When did the ANTIGUA sink?

The ANTIGUA sank on Aug 12, 2009.

When was the wreck of the ANTIGUA discovered?

The wreck of the ANTIGUA was discovered in 2009.

What country did the ANTIGUA belong to?

The ANTIGUA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ANTIGUA?

The ANTIGUA is classified as a cruiser (merchant).