Appolonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Appolonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.769 N,0 3.915 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.129483
  • Longitude: -0.065250
Wreck Depth 18.3 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name APPOLONIA
Type steam ship
Flag ITALIAN
Length 101.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 105
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 167
Tonnage 2861
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SEP 2011/000131153 2.8.11 WK LOCATED IN 5407.769N, 0003.915W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.36MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HN DTD 12.7.11 FOR HI 1358). BR STD. 12.10.11 LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 167/347 DEGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1358). INTACT, COLLAPSED, UPRIGHT. TWO BOILERS PROMINENT. ?BOWS S. NCA. 23.3.15 WK WAS DIVED IN 2014 AND FOUND TO BE APPOLONIA. KNOW AS 'BIG SHELLS'. (CARL RACEY, EMAIL DTD 22.3.15). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-GALTIA, EX-PAROS, EX-BELLAGIO, EX-VENETIA '11. BUILT IN BY REIHERSTEIG SCHIFFSWERT AS A PASSENGER LINER FOR HAPAG SERVICE (HAMBURG TO NEW YORK). OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SICILIA SOCIETA DI NAV, PALERMO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 276 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. STRUCK A MINE, OR POSSIBLY TORPEDOED BY U32. SEVEN CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, ?BOWS S, 2 BOILERS

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FAQ

Where is the APPOLONIA wreck located?

The APPOLONIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.769 N,0 3.915 W.

How deep is the APPOLONIA and where exactly is it located?

The APPOLONIA lies at a depth of about 18.3 meters and is located at coordinates 54 7.769 N,0 3.915 W.

How deep is the seabed around the APPOLONIA?

The seabed around the APPOLONIA lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the APPOLONIA sink?

The APPOLONIA sank on Mar 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the APPOLONIA discovered?

The wreck of the APPOLONIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the APPOLONIA belong to?

The APPOLONIA belonged to ITALIAN.

What cargo was the APPOLONIA carrying?

The APPOLONIA was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the APPOLONIA?

The APPOLONIA had a tonnage of 2861 tons.

What type of wreck is the APPOLONIA?

The APPOLONIA is classified as a steam ship.

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