Hms Ashanti (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms ashanti (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 24.2 N,18 33.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.403333
  • Longitude: -18.560000
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION)
Type frigate
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2300
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 1999

Simplified Wreck Survey

HMS Ashanti Stern Section underwater wreck located at coordinates 49 24.2 N, 18 33.6 W in the Atlantic Ocean with a general depth of at least 4050 meters following a Tigerfish torpedo impact in September 1988 that split the vessel into two parts with the stern sinking separately from the bow section

Surveying Details

H2312/72 15.9.88 H2312/72 15.9.88 ONE TIGERFISH IMPACT ON HULK WHICH BROKE IN TWO. STERN SANK IN 492412N, 183336W [UND] AND BOWS IN 492554N, 183400W [UND]. GEN DEPTH AT LEAST 4050MTRS. (FOSM, SIGNAL DTD 14.9.88). NCA - TOO DEEP TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

REDUCED TO A HULK AND SUNK AS TARGET DURING TORPEDO TRIALS - OP SINKEX 88. TORPEDO PROBABLY FIRED BY HMS SCEPTRE.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 49 24.2 N,18 33.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION) sink?

The HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION) sank on Sep 14, 1988.

When was the wreck of the HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION)?

The HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 2300 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION)?

The HMS ASHANTI (STERN SECTION) is classified as a frigate.

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