Athelempress Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Athelempress Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 21 N,56 15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.350000
  • Longitude: -56.250000
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHELEMPRESS
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 144.8 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 8941
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.9.72 SANK IN 132100N, 561500W APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY W HAMILTON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATHEL LINE. OIL EINGINE OF 476NHP. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON AND MILFORD HAVEN FOR TRINIDAD (OHMS). TORPEDOED AND SHELLED BY U-162. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the ATHELEMPRESS wreck located?

The ATHELEMPRESS wreck is located at coordinates 13 21 N,56 15 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHELEMPRESS?

The seabed around the ATHELEMPRESS lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the ATHELEMPRESS sink?

The ATHELEMPRESS sank on Apr 29, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ATHELEMPRESS discovered?

The wreck of the ATHELEMPRESS was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ATHELEMPRESS belong to?

The ATHELEMPRESS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ATHELEMPRESS carrying?

The ATHELEMPRESS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ATHELEMPRESS?

The ATHELEMPRESS had a tonnage of 8941 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHELEMPRESS?

The ATHELEMPRESS is classified as a tanker.

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