Afghanistan (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Afghanistan (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.564 N,0 56.354 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.659400
  • Longitude: 0.939233
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION)
Type barque
Flag GB
Length 88.7 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 8.2
Orientation 84
Tonnage 2286
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1905
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0130.0,,007.5,045
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2014

Surveying Details

SUNK 12.5M S BY E FROM DUNGENESS. (DODS). H4959/73 18.6.74 H4959/73 18.6.74 WK LOCATED IN 503933N, 005630E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.8 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, 7.6.74). NAVWARNING ISSUED. NCA YET. H4959/73 9.9.74 H4959/73 9.9.74 REPEATED IN BREST NM 34/19/84. NCA. H4959/73 29.4.75 H4959/73 29.4.75 EXAM'D 1.10.74 IN 503933N, 005630E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30.7, FOUL AT 30.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.8 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED UNDULATING. LENGTH FROM DCS3 SHADOW 140FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS SW 30MTRS [16FMS 3FT]. - NM 1531/75. 28.4.76 28.4.76 FF SHOWN IN 503926N, 005625E ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 150-1B [OCT '67 EDN]. POSN BY DECCA. NCA. 30.7.80 30.7.80 AMEND TO SW 30.5MTRS. (EXACT DEPTH - HMS BEAGLE, 1974). NE 2451. HH100/351/01 15.9.89 HH100/351/01 15.9.89 WK, LOCATED USING DECCA, HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS BOW SECTION OF 4-MASTED BARQUE 'AFGHANISTAN'. (J S BLIGHT, 25.8.89). 22.4.14 22.4.14 EXAM'D 17.11.13 IN 5039.564N, 0056.354E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.95 IN GEN DEPTH 38.2MTRS. SCOUR 7.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 130MTRS TOWARDS 0405 DEGS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 8.2MTRS. LIES 084/264 DEGS. INTACT WRECKAGE. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1436). SMALL SCOUR EXTENDS SW. AMEND WK 29.9MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH & EASTERN SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR SAN DIEGO. ANCHORED OFF DUNGENESS DUE TO DENSE FOG, MAKING THE CORRECT SOUND SIGNALS. WAS RUN DOWN BY BATTLESHIP HMS CAESAR, WHICH WAS STEAMING IN COMPANY WITH OTHER UNITS OF CHANNEL FLEET, AND SSANK IMMEDIATELY. 18 MEN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

?PART WK, SMALLER SCOUR EXTENDS SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 39.564 N,0 56.354 E
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FAQ

Where is the AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.564 N,0 56.354 E.

How deep is the AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION) lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.564 N,0 56.354 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION) sink?

The AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION) sank on Jun 3, 1905.

When was the wreck of the AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION)?

The AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 2286 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION)?

The AFGHANISTAN (BOW SECTION) is classified as a barque.

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