Aeolian Sky Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aeolian sky Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.608 N,2 8.413 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.510133
  • Longitude: -2.140217
Wreck Depth 18.1 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AEOLIAN SKY
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 148.7 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 9.1
Sonar Length 167.2
Sonar Width 42.2
Shadow Height 11.6
Orientation 9
Tonnage 6540
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,chemicals,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1979
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2555/74 8.11.79 SANK, 092DEGS, 12M FROM PORTLAND BILL, IN 503029N, 020800W. (LL, 5.11.79). H2555/74 8.11.79 LOCATED IN 503030N, 020830W. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. MARKED BY N CARD LT BUOY, VQKFL, 1C N OF WK, & 2 S CARD LT BUOYS, QKFL(6) & LFL 15S, 1C & 1.66C S OF WK. (TH, EAST COWES). - NAVAREA 313/79 ISSUED. - NM 2783/79. H2555/74 13.11.79 POSN AMENDED TO 503036N, 020824W. (TH NM 8.11.79). H2555/74 21.12.79 POSN AMENDED TO 503029N, 020800W. (TH NM 16.11.79). N BUOY NOW REPD ONLY 400FT N OF WK. HUNDREDS OF CONTAINERS OF HIGHLY DANGEROUS CHEMICALS REPD WASHED ASHORE FROM THIS WK ONTO NW BEACHES OF ISLE OF WIGHT. (LL, 20.12.79). 25.1.80 DIVERS REPORT STRONGROOM DOOR FORCED & BANKNOTES WORTH 1.2 MILLION POUNDS HAVE DISAPPEARED. NOTES IN RUPEES FOR SEYCHELLES, HAVE NOW BEEN CANCELLED. (DAILY TELEGRAPH). H2555/74 3.3.80 FOLLOWING 3-DAY DIVING SURVEY REPORTED TO BE LYING ON SIDE WITH DECK CARGO LYING ON SURROUNDING SEABED. TRINITY HOUSE REQUIRE IT TO BE CUT DOWN TO 70FT AT LWS. COULD TAKE OVER A YEAR. (LL, 28.2.80). H2555/74 3.3.80 POSN BY DECCA CONFIRMED AS 503035N 020822W. COMPASS BRG AND RADAR RANGE & BRG 344DEGS, 6.5M TO WORBARROW TOUT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.5 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS [LAT]. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 10MTRS. PREVIOUSLY REPD POSN SEARCHED AND FOUND CLEAR. DUPLICATED S CARD BUOY REMOVED. (TH TELEX 25.2.80). - NAVAREA 48/80 & WZ 115/80 ISSUED. - NM 607/80. H2555/74 30.6.80 DEPT OF TRADE INVITING TENDERS TO CLEAR WK TO ESTABLISH SAFE DEPTH OF WATER OVER IT. (LL, 18 & 23.6.80). 14.7.80 CONTRACT TO SALVE CARGO AND REDUCE WK AWARDED TO COSAG, YARMOUTH, BY TH. (A CROTHALL, TELECON 14.7.80). H2555/74 29.8.80 SALVAGE WORK WILL TAKE 3 MONTHS TO CARRY OUT. (LL, 21.8.80). H2555/74 29.6.81 WK CLEARED TO 17.3MTRS. BOTH BUOYS PERMANENTLY WITHDRAWN. (TH TLX 22.6.81 & TH NM 75/81). - NM 1618/81. 3.8.99 WK LIES APPROXIMATELY N/S, STERN TO N. LIES PARTIALLY OVER ON ITS SIDE WITH HOLDS OPEN TO E AND HULL TO W. SEABED IS SMALL LOOSE ROCKS. (DAVE BARBER, BSAC DIVER, FAX DTD 6.7.99). HH091/154/01 21.7.09 LOCATED 16.2.09 IN 5030.608N, 0208.413W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.13 IN GEN DEPTH 29.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 167.25MTRS, WIDTH 42.2MTRS, HT 11.6MTRS. LIES 009/189 DEGS WITH BOWS S. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). AMEND WK 18.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1978 BY HASHIHAMA ZOSEN, TADUTSU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PROTEUS MARITIME CO SA. PASSAGE LONDON FOR DAR-ES-SALAAM. WAS NIVOLVED IN A MAJOR COLLISION WITH GERMAN MV ANNA KNUPPEL. LATER SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF FRENCH M TUG LANGUEDOC IN NEAR GALE-FORCE WEATHER. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

General Comments

LIES PARTIALLY ON PORT SIDE, HOLDS OPEN, BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the AEOLIAN SKY wreck located?

The AEOLIAN SKY wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.608 N,2 8.413 W.

How deep is the AEOLIAN SKY and where exactly is it located?

The AEOLIAN SKY lies at a depth of about 18.1 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.608 N,2 8.413 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AEOLIAN SKY?

The seabed around the AEOLIAN SKY lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the AEOLIAN SKY sink?

The AEOLIAN SKY sank on Nov 4, 1979.

When was the wreck of the AEOLIAN SKY discovered?

The wreck of the AEOLIAN SKY was discovered in 1979.

What country did the AEOLIAN SKY belong to?

The AEOLIAN SKY belonged to GR.

What cargo was the AEOLIAN SKY carrying?

The AEOLIAN SKY was carrying containers,chemicals,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AEOLIAN SKY?

The AEOLIAN SKY had a tonnage of 6540 tons.

What type of wreck is the AEOLIAN SKY?

The AEOLIAN SKY is classified as a motor vessel.

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