Hms Anchusa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms anchusa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 39.447 N,8 0.776 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.657450
  • Longitude: -8.012933
Wreck Depth 77 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY)
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 79.9 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 66
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 100
Tonnage 1290
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE U 89. (SEE [3398]). 6.6.69 6.6.69 RAMMED & SUNK BY HMA ROXBURGH IN 554000N, 080000W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 11.10.72 11.10.72 INS AS USCPA 40FMS. NE 2723. 26.4.74 26.4.74 POSN OFF N IRELAND, 553800N, 073200W. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE, E GILES). 21.10.76 21.10.76 AMEND TO USCPA 73MTRS. NC 1770. H2175/81 7.1.81 H2175/81 7.1.81 EXAM'D 13.5.80 IN 553927N, 080044W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 74 IN GEN DEPTH 82MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS. LYING 100/280DEG. GOOD SONAR CONTACT, SHOWING HULL INTACT. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). BR STD. HMS ANCHUSA SUNK OFF THE N COAST OF IRELAND. (DODS). 4.1.07 4.1.07 LIES IN 5539.45N, 0800.80W [WGD]. IDENTIFIED BY DIVERS AS HMS ANCHUSA. APPROX 75MTRS LONG WITH 3 BOILERS, WW1 VINTAGE AND RN STYLE EQUIPMENT. (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 2.1.07). NCA. 23.4.07 23.4.07 LOCATED IN 5539.447N, 0800.776W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 4.4MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). INTACT, ?LIES ON BEAM ENDS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. DEBRIS CLOSE N. AMEND WK 77MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 18.2.09 18.2.09 DIVED 2008 IN 5539.45N, 0800.80W [WGD]. UPRIGHT BUT COMPLETELY COLLAPSED, POSSIBLY WELDED CONSTRUCTION, SINGLE SCREW, HUGE ENGINE, BOW BROKEN OFF & LYING ON PORT SIDE. APPROX LENGTH 100MRS. THOUGHT NOT TO BE THE ANCHUSA AS PREVIOUSLY BELIEVED. (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 13.2.09). AMENDED TO HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY). RETAIN IN EXISTING POSN. NCA. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 77.78MTRS. (GSI). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY WORKMAN, CLARK & CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2800 IHP FOR 17 KNOTS. TWO X 4 INCH AND ONE X 12 PDR GUNS. TORPEDOED. COMPLEMENT OF ABOUT 100. (DODS). SUNK BY U 54. (SRN).

General Comments

INTACT, SEDIMENT BUILD UP ALONG N SIDE, ?ON BEAM ENDS

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 39.447 N,8 0.776 W.

How deep is the HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 77 meters and is located at coordinates 55 39.447 N,8 0.776 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1290 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ANCHUSA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sloop.

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