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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 5, 2014 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The underwater wreck of the HMS Andania is located at coordinates 62 36 N, 15 9 W in the deep waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Originally recorded as a steel-hulled vessel lost during wartime operations, the site lies at an approximate depth of 2000 meters. Due to the extreme depth and the vague nature of the reported sinking position provided by historical naval records, the wreckage remains unmapped on official charts. The condition of the HMS Andania is considered well broken, reflecting the structural degradation typical of a deep-sea steel wreck in this region of the North Atlantic.
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.
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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62 36 N,15 9 W
Hms Andania on Wreck Map
Hms Andania Wreck on Google Map
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.
