Advanti Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Advanti Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.901 N,1 55.107 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.498350
  • Longitude: -1.918450
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADVANTI
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 83.2 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 93.1
Sonar Width 75.4
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 18
Tonnage 2128
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4637/18 10.8.18 INS WK (OLD SYMBOL) IN 503009N, 015508W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM ACTION. H6391/19 SUNK 4 MILES SE X E FROM ST ALBANS HEAD (WW1SL). NOT FOUND IN THIS POSN BY TH IN 1928. 14.2.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 503009N, 015508W. (ESCORT GROUP 17). 26.6.52 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA ON LC F6840. H2291/64 18.5.65 LOCATED IN 502950N, 015505W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 108 IN GEN DEPTH 132FT. NO SCOUR. SEA BED COARSE SAND AND GRAVEL. CLOSELY EXAMINED BY E/S. WEAK SONAR RETURN FROM SW ONLY. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY [K4467/2], 23.4.64). AMEND TO WK 18FMS [33MTRS] IN REVISED POSN. H1968/77 17.8.81 EXAM'D 22.1.81 IN 502951.2N, 015451.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.6 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. LYING 045/225 DEGS, VIRTUALLY UPSIDE DOWN WITH BOWS N. IDENTIFIED BY PRESENT OWNER, MR P BARRETT, AS THE 'AVANTI'. REPORTED TO BE INTACT FROM BOWS TO MIDSHIPS, BUT STERN BLOWN AWAY. (SCESU, HI 81/80). AMEND TO WK 34MTRS IN 502952N, 015452W [OGB]. BR STD. H1310/88/35 30.6.88 LOCATED USING DCS3 IN 502955N, 015512W [EUR]. STANDS 4.5MTRS HIGH AND LIES 017/197DEGS. LENGTH 110MTRS. LOCAL FISHERMAN ESTIMATES WK IS CHARTED 200-300MTRS SE OF ACTUAL POSN. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, 24.6.88). NCA YET. 2.2.07 LIES IN ABOUT 40MTRS. THE BOILERS, THE HIGHEST PART OF THE WK, HAVE ROLLED AND ARE INVERTED. THE ENGINE LIES IN A TANGLE ON ITS SIDE. GUN IS ON THE STERN. HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE BELL AND THE NAME IN BRASS LETTERS ON THE BOW AND THE STERN. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. HH091/154/01 & SEP 2009/000108988 22.7.09 LOCATED 14.2.09 IN 5029.901N, 0155.107W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.81 IN GEN DEPTH 41.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. MINOR SCOUR LEADS 115MTRS TOWARDS 250 DEGS. LENGTH 93.1MTRS, WIDTH 75.4MTRS, HT 7.7MTRS. LIES 018/198 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). AMEND WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN, COPENHAGEN. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DET FORENDE DAMPSKIBSSELSK (TRANSFERRED TO THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 181 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR WEST HARTLEPOOL. TORPEDOED BY U-59. 24 MEN LOST. (DODS, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & SIBI).

General Comments

STERN MISSING, GENERALLY COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 29.901 N,1 55.107 W
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FAQ

Where is the ADVANTI wreck located?

The ADVANTI wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.901 N,1 55.107 W.

How deep is the ADVANTI and where exactly is it located?

The ADVANTI lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.901 N,1 55.107 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADVANTI?

The seabed around the ADVANTI lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the ADVANTI sink?

The ADVANTI sank on Feb 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ADVANTI discovered?

The wreck of the ADVANTI was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ADVANTI belong to?

The ADVANTI belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ADVANTI carrying?

The ADVANTI was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ADVANTI?

The ADVANTI had a tonnage of 2128 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADVANTI?

The ADVANTI is classified as a steam ship.

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