Apollonian Wave Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Apollonian wave Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 22.93 N,1 17.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.382167
  • Longitude: -1.284833
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name APOLLONIAN WAVE
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 207 m
Width 25.9 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 20800
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.12.76 STRANDED NEAR MIMIZON IN 442300N, 011700W APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.226). 30.6.77 REFLOATING ATTEMPT TO BE MADE 15.7.77. (LLOYDS VOL.229). 19.10.77 PHOTOGRAPH IN 'WEEKEND' DTD 19.10.77 SHOWS WK DOWN BY STERN & LISTING TO STBD, BURIED ALMOST TO DECK LEVEL AMIDSHIPS IN SAND. 7.12.77 TO BE BROKEN UP IN SITU. (LLOYDS VOL.230). 8.6.00 AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 21, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1958 BY HITACHI ZOSEN, INNOSHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY APOLLONIAN WAVE, CO., S.A. ON PASSAGE FROM FALMOUTH FOR SAN ESTEBAN DE PRAVIA. ABANDONED OFF MIMIZAN S OF BORDEAUX DURING A STORM. TAKEN IN TOW BUT BROKE FREE DURING CONTUINUOUS HEAVY WEATHER. CREW RESCUED. VESSEL DRIFTED & EVENTUALLY GROUNDED. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the APOLLONIAN WAVE wreck located?

The APOLLONIAN WAVE wreck is located at coordinates 44 22.93 N,1 17.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the APOLLONIAN WAVE?

The seabed around the APOLLONIAN WAVE lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the APOLLONIAN WAVE sink?

The APOLLONIAN WAVE sank on Nov 26, 1976.

When was the wreck of the APOLLONIAN WAVE discovered?

The wreck of the APOLLONIAN WAVE was discovered in 1976.

What country did the APOLLONIAN WAVE belong to?

The APOLLONIAN WAVE belonged to GR.

What cargo was the APOLLONIAN WAVE carrying?

The APOLLONIAN WAVE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the APOLLONIAN WAVE?

The APOLLONIAN WAVE had a tonnage of 20800 tons.

What type of wreck is the APOLLONIAN WAVE?

The APOLLONIAN WAVE is classified as a tanker.

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