Hms Akranes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms akranes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 5.761 N,0 7.631 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.096017
  • Longitude: -0.127183
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS AKRANES
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 42.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 8.5
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 0.8
Orientation 66
Tonnage 358
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02444/41 30.8.41 LIES IN 540545N, 000725W. MASTS & FUNNEL SHOWING AT LW. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS DW. - NM 2027/47. H02444/41 5.11.47 SWEPT TO LEAST DEPTH 1FM IN 540544N, 000730W. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 2893/47. H02444/41 19.12.55 DEMOLITION WORK TO BE CARRIED OUT BY STEEPHOLME. (C-IN-C NORE). 22.7.71 AMEND TO SW 1.8MTRS. NC 1882. 21.6.72 AMEND TO SW 1.1MTRS [LAT]. NC 129. H2529/65 8.1.74 EXAM'D IN 540545N, 000733W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.0 MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5.4MTRS. SCOUR 6.4 MTRS. AREA OF WRECKAGE LYING ON W SIDE OF SMALL SCOUR ABOUT 1.5MTR DEEP. (HMS EGERIA). - NM BLOCK 385/74. SEP 2011/000131153 2.8.11 LOCATED IN 5405.761N, 0007.631W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.07MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HN DTD 12.7.11 FOR HI 1358). RETAIN WK 5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.10.11 LENGTH 8.5MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 0.8MTR. LIES 066/246 DEGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1358). DEBRIS. SMALL ITEM LIES CLOSE W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY COCHRANES & SONS LTD, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CONSOLIDATED FISHERIES LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 103 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED BY THE ADMIRALTY AS A MINESWEEPER FROM 8.1939. SUNK BY CANNON FIRE FROM GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE AT ANCHOR. (SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF WRECKAGE ON SIDE OF SMALL SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 5.761 N,0 7.631 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS AKRANES wreck located?

The HMS AKRANES wreck is located at coordinates 54 5.761 N,0 7.631 W.

How deep is the HMS AKRANES and where exactly is it located?

The HMS AKRANES lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 5.761 N,0 7.631 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS AKRANES?

The seabed around the HMS AKRANES lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HMS AKRANES sink?

The HMS AKRANES sank on Jul 4, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS AKRANES discovered?

The wreck of the HMS AKRANES was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS AKRANES belong to?

The HMS AKRANES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS AKRANES?

The HMS AKRANES had a tonnage of 358 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS AKRANES?

The HMS AKRANES is classified as a trawler.

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