Aylesbury Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aylesbury Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 39 N,13 33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.650000
  • Longitude: -13.550000
Water Depth 4200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AYLESBURY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3944
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 16.11.40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 483900N, 133300W. (O.U. 6353/40). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 10.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL). SANK IN 483900N, 135500W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-43. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the AYLESBURY wreck located?

The AYLESBURY wreck is located at coordinates 48 39 N,13 33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AYLESBURY?

The seabed around the AYLESBURY lies at approximately 4200 meters deep.

When did the AYLESBURY sink?

The AYLESBURY sank on Jul 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the AYLESBURY discovered?

The wreck of the AYLESBURY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the AYLESBURY belong to?

The AYLESBURY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AYLESBURY?

The AYLESBURY had a tonnage of 3944 tons.

What type of wreck is the AYLESBURY?

The AYLESBURY is classified as a steam ship.

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