Afric Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Afric Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.105 N,4 33.006 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.018417
  • Longitude: -4.550100
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFRIC
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 167.6 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 12.2
Sonar Length 173
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 14.7
Orientation 56
Tonnage 11999
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 12M SSW OF EDDYSTONE LT. (DODS). SONAR CONTACT IN 500048N, 043130W. (AUBD 302/96). H2016/60 2.2.65 H2016/60 2.2.65 VERY GOOD A/S CONTACT IN 500100N, 043230W [OGB] USING DECCA. ESTIMATED TO BE WRECK WITH SCOURING. NO LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED IN GENERAL DEPTH OF 35FMS. DIRN 240/060DEGS. (HMS GRAFTON, SIG DTD 12.1.65). BR STD. H3193/71 7.4.71 H3193/71 7.4.71 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). NC 1267. H3110/72 23.10.73 H3110/72 23.10.73 WK LOCATED IN 500108N, 043250W [OGB]. DEPTH 55.0MTRS. UNEXAMINED. (HMS HECATE, SIG DTD 18.10.73). H3110/72 8.1.73 H3110/72 8.1.73 WK IN 500107.5N, 043249.5W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. VERY GOOD ALL ROUND SONAR, FROM SIZE OF E/S TRACE. CONSIDERED POSSIBLY AFRIC. GOOD E/S TRACE 55.0MTRS IN 72.0MTRS. SEABED OF FINE SAND, BROKEN SHELL, GRAVEL. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). CHART AS WK 55MTRS [30FMS] IN 500108N, 043250W [OGB]. BR STD. H3193/70 18.6.73 H3193/70 18.6.73 WK LOCATED IN 500105N, 043251W [OGB] USING DECCA. POSSIBLY FRENCH TANKER SUNK IN COLLISION JUST BEFORE WW2. LIES E/W. 50FT HIGH. (R DAVIS & C WILLIAMS, 25.4.73). NCA. H3193/70 15.7.74 H3193/70 15.7.74 VERY LARGE WK LOCATED IN 500110N, 043253W [OGB] USING DECCA. 500FT LONG, 45FT HIGH. (C WILLIAMS). NCA. H1280/76/31 30.3.76 H1280/76/31 30.3.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 500113N, 043256W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DATED 29.1.76 REFERS). NCA. H4514/76 4.4.77 H4514/76 4.4.77 VERY LARGE WK IN 500112.7N, 043248.2W & 500112.7N, 043257.6W USING DECCA. LIES E/W. HEIGHT 60 TO 70FT. APPEARS INTACT. (T ALLEN, 27.3.77). NCA. H5982/82 8.4.83 H5982/82 8.4.83 WK SHOWN IN 500104N, 043238W, USING DECCA ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)5 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H1310/87/5 26.2.87 H1310/87/5 26.2.87 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS AFRIC, BELL RECOVERED. LYING INTACT AND UPRIGHT WITH BOWS E. SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED. WK HAS BEEN PURCHASED. (J BERNARD). NCA. HH100/351/13 8.7.98 HH100/351/13 8.7.98 DIVED IN 500109.5N, 043254.5W [OGB] USING GPS. BOW LIES TO NE. NEARLY UPRIGHT WITH 15DEG LIST TO PORT. ALMOST ENTIRELY COVERED WITH NYLON TRAWL NET, BUT THERE ARE SEVERAL SECTIONS OF MONOFILAMENT DRIFT NET ON THE STERN AND SEABED AMIDSHIPS (PORT SIDE). STBD ANCHOR IN PLACE, PORT ANCHOR HANGING 15FT FROM THE SEABED. CENTRE FLY BRIDGE HAS COLLAPSED BUT THE SUPERSTRUCTURE OF THE MAIN SECTION IS STILL IN PLACE, ALTHOUGH THE TEAK SIDES AND DECK HAVE ROTTED AWAY. TWO BRONZE PROPS IN PLACE. STBD SIDE OF STERN SECTION AND OF THE BOW HAVE STARTED TO COLLAPSE INWARDS. FWD TEAK MAST HAS BROKEN AT THE BASE. WK GENERALLY COVERED WITH A FINE LAYER OF MUD/SILT. CENTRE AND AFT BRIDGES ARE THE HIGHEST POINTS. 2 INCH SHELL CASES FOUND, BUT NO GUN LOCATED. (T WOODCOCK, 1.7.98). NCA. HH091/059/01 4.4.05 HH091/059/01 4.4.05 EXAM'D 26.9.04 IN 5001.105N, 0433.006W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.5 IN GEN DEPTH 72.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 173MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 14.7MTRS. LIES 056/236 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT & UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 57MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, BELFAST. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY WHITE STAR LINE. TWIN QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR SYDNEY. TORPEDOED BY UC-66. 23 LIVES LOST, 145 SURVIVORS INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN. (WW1SL, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT WITH 15 DEG LIST TO PORT, BOWS SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 1.105 N,4 33.006 W
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FAQ

Where is the AFRIC wreck located?

The AFRIC wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.105 N,4 33.006 W.

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

The AFRIC lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 50 1.105 N,4 33.006 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AFRIC?

The seabed around the AFRIC lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the AFRIC sink?

The AFRIC sank on Feb 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AFRIC discovered?

The wreck of the AFRIC was discovered in 1917.

What country did the AFRIC belong to?

The AFRIC belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AFRIC?

The AFRIC had a tonnage of 11999 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFRIC?

The AFRIC is classified as a liner.

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