Ashlea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ashlea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 0 S,3 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -9.000000
  • Longitude: -3.000000
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASHLEA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112 m
Width 15.7 m
Draught 7.7
Tonnage 4222
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 12.12.77 WK IN 090000S, 030000W. (WW2SL). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY SIR J. PRIESTMAN & CO, WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION OF 375NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLIFFSIDE SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE DURBAN & TABLE BAY FOR FALMOUTH. CAPTURED & SUNK BY RAIDER ADMIRAL GRAF SPEE. (LLWW2, DODS & WRECKSITE.EU)

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FAQ

Where is the ASHLEA wreck located?

The ASHLEA wreck is located at coordinates 9 0 S,3 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASHLEA?

The seabed around the ASHLEA lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the ASHLEA sink?

The ASHLEA sank on Oct 7, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ASHLEA discovered?

The wreck of the ASHLEA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ASHLEA belong to?

The ASHLEA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ASHLEA carrying?

The ASHLEA was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the ASHLEA?

The ASHLEA had a tonnage of 4222 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASHLEA?

The ASHLEA is classified as a steam ship.

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