Aton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 56.6 S,55 15.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.943333
  • Longitude: 55.265000
Water Depth 4300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATON
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 119.2 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 4511
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH458/400/01 14.7.93 ABANDONED 28.6.93 IN 182900S, 563500E. (LL 29 & 30.6.93). NCA. HH458/400/02 25.8.93 POSN ON 29.6.93 WAS 175636S, 551954E. (LL 12.8.93). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2006

Circumstances of loss

30.6.93 PASSAGE CONSTANZA FOR MAURITIUS. DISABLED IN V BAD WEATHER WITH WATER IN ENGINE ROOM. ABANDONED BY CREW AND LAST SEEN LISTING AND IN A SINKING CONDITION. SANK 30.6.93 IN UNKNOWN POSN. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ATON wreck located?

The ATON wreck is located at coordinates 17 56.6 S,55 15.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ATON?

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

When did the ATON sink?

The ATON sank on Jun 30, 1993.

When was the wreck of the ATON discovered?

The wreck of the ATON was discovered in 1993.

What country did the ATON belong to?

The ATON belonged to HN.

What cargo was the ATON carrying?

The ATON was carrying chemicals,gas.

What was the tonnage of the ATON?

The ATON had a tonnage of 4511 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATON?

The ATON is classified as a carrier.

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