Athelduke Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Athelduke Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 36.355 N,1 28.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.605917
  • Longitude: -1.473333
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHELDUKE
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 121 m
Width 15.2 m
Sonar Length 195
Sonar Width 38
Shadow Height 10.2
Orientation 150
Tonnage 8966
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details HH242/640/03 24.5.99 LOCATED IN 5536.333N, 0128.400W [WGD]. LENGTH 150MTRS, WIDTH 70MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. (MV ANTARES, HN DTD 18.5.99). INS AS WK 45MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/15 17.9.99 DIVED AND CONFIRMED AS THE ATHELDUKE. LIES IN TWO HUGE SECTION, ONE 11MTRS HIGH AND THE OTHER 19MTRS HIGH. SIX METRE BRONZE PROPELLORS ARE STILL ATTACHED TO THE WK AS ARE THE RUDDERS. BULK OF WK CONSISTS OF STEEL HULL WITH DECKING AND MANY METRES OF LARGE STEEL PIPES. TRAWL NETS ARE DRAPED OVER THE WK. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 14.9.99). HH090/843/01 21.12.99 EXAM'D 19.6.99 IN 5536.355N, 0128.400W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.3 IN GEN DEPTH 54/3MTRS. NO SCOUR. OVERALL LENGTH 195MTRS, WIDTH 38MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.2MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND. IN TWO PIECES AND GENERALLY WELL BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 43MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY R DUNCAN & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED MOLASSES CO LTD. TWIN BRONZE PROPELLERS POWERED BY AFT POSITIONED 12 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 709 HP BUILT BY J R KINKAID & CO LTD. TORPEDOED IN PORT QUARTER WHILST IN CONVOY F584 WHEN ATTACKED BY U1274. OF CREW OF 51, ONE WAS LOST. CARGO 12000 TONS MOLASSES. SHE REMAINED AFLOAT FOR SOME TIME BEFORE SHE FINALLY SANK. BROKE IN TWO AFTER IMPACTING ON THE SEABED. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

IN TWO PIECES. GENERALLY WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 36.355 N,1 28.4 W
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FAQ

Where is the ATHELDUKE wreck located?

The ATHELDUKE wreck is located at coordinates 55 36.355 N,1 28.4 W.

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

The ATHELDUKE lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 55 36.355 N,1 28.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHELDUKE?

The seabed around the ATHELDUKE lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the ATHELDUKE sink?

The ATHELDUKE sank on Apr 16, 1945.

When was the wreck of the ATHELDUKE discovered?

The wreck of the ATHELDUKE was discovered in 1999.

What country did the ATHELDUKE belong to?

The ATHELDUKE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ATHELDUKE carrying?

The ATHELDUKE was carrying foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the ATHELDUKE?

The ATHELDUKE had a tonnage of 8966 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHELDUKE?

The ATHELDUKE is classified as a tanker.

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