Armanistan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Armanistan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 30 N,11 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.500000
  • Longitude: -11.333333
Water Depth 4300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARMANISTAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 6805
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 383000N, 112000W. (LLOYDS). NCA. 22.12.77 NDW IN 381500N, 111500W. (LLOYDS WW2SL, WW2MSL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM ANTWERP TO BUSREH. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-25. CREW SAVED. (LLOYDS WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ARMANISTAN wreck located?

The ARMANISTAN wreck is located at coordinates 38 30 N,11 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARMANISTAN?

The seabed around the ARMANISTAN lies at approximately 4300 meters deep.

When did the ARMANISTAN sink?

The ARMANISTAN sank on Feb 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ARMANISTAN discovered?

The wreck of the ARMANISTAN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ARMANISTAN belong to?

The ARMANISTAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARMANISTAN carrying?

The ARMANISTAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ARMANISTAN?

The ARMANISTAN had a tonnage of 6805 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARMANISTAN?

The ARMANISTAN is classified as a steam ship.

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