Hms Andania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms andania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 36 N,15 9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.600000
  • Longitude: -15.150000
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HMS ANDANIA
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 164.6 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 13950
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 25.11.92 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 623600N, 150900W. (N.I.D, LLWW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). IN APPROX 2000MTRS. TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY HAWTHORN LESLIE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. REQUISTIONED AS ARMED MERCHANT CRUISER IN 9.1939. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UA.1 SE OF ICELAND. ALL CREW RESCUED. (DODS, WW2SL, LL WW2, SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, WARSHIPS OF WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, N.I.D).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ANDANIA wreck located?

The HMS ANDANIA wreck is located at coordinates 62 36 N,15 9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ANDANIA?

The seabed around the HMS ANDANIA lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the HMS ANDANIA sink?

The HMS ANDANIA sank on Jun 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS ANDANIA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ANDANIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS ANDANIA belong to?

The HMS ANDANIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ANDANIA?

The HMS ANDANIA had a tonnage of 13950 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ANDANIA?

The HMS ANDANIA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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