Aeolus (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Aeolus (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 22.908 N,3 8.719 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 51.381800
- Longitude: -3.145317
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| Wreck Depth |
6.1 m
|
| Water Depth |
11 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
AEOLUS (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GR |
| Sonar Length |
39 |
| Sonar Width |
7 |
| Shadow Height |
5.3 |
| Orientation |
145 |
| Tonnage |
1883 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal,coke
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 29, 1913
|
| Bottom Texture |
Rock |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2011 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 17, 2011 |
Surveying Details
H7592/17 8.1.18 SUNK IN 512300N, 030830W. MAST SHOWING 23FT AT LW, COVERED BY 12FT AT HW. (TRINITY HOUSE). INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL) (1913) WITH BUOY NW. - NM 51/18. H3141/21 25.5.21 WK BROKEN UP, NOW LEVEL WITH THE ROCK. BUOY HAS DISAPPEARED. WILL NOT BE REPLACED. (TH). DELETE WK AND BUOY. - NM 934/21. H3942/88 26.1.90 WK EXAM'D 27.7.89 IN 512253N, 030839W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.4 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEG, ABOUT 200MTRS S OF THE WOLVES AND POSSIBLY OVERLYING A ROCK PINNACLE. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. IN TWO PARTS. ATTEMPTS TO SWEEP THWARTED BY TURBULENCE. (LAND & MARINE ENGINEERING LTD, HI 464). - NM 449/90. 31.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5122.912N, 0308.726W. BA 1182 [7TH EDN, FEB '04]. 17.8.11 EXAM'D 18.2.11 IN 5122.908N, 0308.719W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.2 IN GEN DEPTH 11.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 39MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS WITH CENTRE COLLAPSED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1326). AMEND WK 6.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.11.15 ASSESSED BY RT1W, WK 6.1MTRS IN 5122.908N, 0308.719W [WGD]. (RT1W, E COOKSON E-MAIL, DTD 26.10.15). AMEND DW 6.1MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1902. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT, MONMOUTH FOR PIRAEUS & ZEA. (SIBI). ?STRUCK THE WOLVES AND SANK.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 22.908 N,3 8.719 W
Aeolus (Probably) on Wreck Map
Aeolus (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The AEOLUS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.908 N,3 8.719 W.
How deep is the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The AEOLUS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 6.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.908 N,3 8.719 W.
How deep is the seabed around the AEOLUS (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.
When did the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) sink?
The AEOLUS (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 29, 1913.
When was the wreck of the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.
What country did the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) belong to?
The AEOLUS (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.
What cargo was the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) carrying?
The AEOLUS (PROBABLY) was carrying coal,coke.
What was the tonnage of the AEOLUS (PROBABLY)?
The AEOLUS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1883 tons.
What type of wreck is the AEOLUS (PROBABLY)?
The AEOLUS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS, CENTRE COLLAPSED, BOWS SE