Archangel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Archangel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 14.988 N,2 0.232 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.249800
  • Longitude: -2.003867
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARCHANGEL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2448
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03451/41 21.5.41 EXTENSIVE DAMAGE AMIDSHIPS DUE TO INTERNAL EXPLOSION CAUSED BY ENEMY BOMBS. (SALVAGE OFFICER ABERDEEN). H03451/41 17.5.41 DAMAGED BY BOMBING THEN TOWED AND BEACHED IN POSITION 175 DEG 1 MILE FROM CG LOOKOUT BELHEVIE ON 17.5.41. PROGRESSIVELY DISMANTLED BY SALVAGE COMPANY AND NOW SUBMERGED AT HW. LIES 1.5MILES FROM HW MARK IN 3-4 FMS AND CONSITITES A DANGER TO FISHING CRAFT. (CG ABERDEEN 3.10.41). H03451/41 14.11.41 WRECKAGE WAS BEACHED 17.5.41 IN 571500N, 020040W. NOW CONSTITUES A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. VERY LITTLE OF WK WAS VISIBLE AT HW SPRINGS. (NAVAL CONTROL SERVICE OFFICER, ABERDEEN, LTD DTD 31.10.41). INS AS DW IN 571500N, 020045W. - NM 2680/41. 8.3.73 INS ON NC 210 IN 571500N, 020008W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). RSDRA2023000272904 20.10.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. SEE WRECK 101602 FOR POSSIBLE LOCATION OF ARCHANGEL.(HI1733 REPORT OF SURVEY, CLINTON MARINE 30.3.23). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2023

Circumstances of loss

EX-ST PETERSBURG. BUILT IN 1910 BY J BROWN & CO LTD, CLYDEBANK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY CO. FIVE BOILERS, TRIPLE S TURBINES OF 10692HP. PASSAGE KIRKWALL FOR ABERDEEN. ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AND SEVERELY DAMAGED. 40 CREW AND 12 PASSENGERS LOST. SUBSEQUENTLY BEACHED AND BROKE INTO FOUR SECTIONS. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ARCHANGEL wreck located?

The ARCHANGEL wreck is located at coordinates 57 14.988 N,2 0.232 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARCHANGEL?

The seabed around the ARCHANGEL lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ARCHANGEL sink?

The ARCHANGEL sank on May 16, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ARCHANGEL discovered?

The wreck of the ARCHANGEL was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ARCHANGEL belong to?

The ARCHANGEL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARCHANGEL carrying?

The ARCHANGEL was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the ARCHANGEL?

The ARCHANGEL had a tonnage of 2448 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARCHANGEL?

The ARCHANGEL is classified as a steam ship.

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