Attacker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Attacker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 51.025 N,5 7.565 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.850417
  • Longitude: -5.126083
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATTACKER
Flag GB
Length 18.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.1.75 ASHORE ON A DYFED BEACH. WRITE OFF. ENGINES, OTHER EQUIPMENT & FITTINGS SALVED. BREAKING UP IN GALES. (LL 7.2.75). POSN 515100N, 050730W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H5001/72 23.10.80 AREA WALKED OVER AT LWS. NO EVIDENCE OF WRECKAGE REMAINS. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71C/78). NCA. 22.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 5, 2010

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED ASHORE ON S SIDE OF RAMSEY ISLAND, ST DAVIDS HEAD. LATER BROKE ADRIFT WHILE UNDER TOW AND ASHORE ON NEWGALE BEACH. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ATTACKER wreck located?

The ATTACKER wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.025 N,5 7.565 W.

When did the ATTACKER sink?

The ATTACKER sank on Dec 19, 1974.

When was the wreck of the ATTACKER discovered?

The wreck of the ATTACKER was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ATTACKER belong to?

The ATTACKER belonged to GB.