Afrique Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Afrique Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 36.895 N,0 42.439 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.614917
  • Longitude: -0.707317
Wreck Depth 40.98 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFRIQUE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 89.9 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 95.7
Sonar Width 19.8
Shadow Height 4.72
Orientation 140
Tonnage 2457
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 17.6.18 SANK 0.5M OUTSIDE TRACK NEAR L BUOY W (?) OF WHITBY. (PILOTS REPORT, TH LETTER). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW (PA) (1918) IN 543700N, 004200W. M011438 22.6.18 A P REPORT POSN 543600N, 004400W. 3.4.74 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 134. 9.5.85 AMEND TO USCPA 35MTRS. NE 134 & NE 1191. H5103/83 22.9.86 FASTENER IN 543656N, 004209W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET - WHITBY AREA). H6331/87 2.2.89 EXAM'D 2.7.88 IN 543654N, 004221W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.4 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 137/317 DEG. V DECAYED AND SPREAD OVER AREA 100 X 25 MTRS. HIGH POINT AT CENTRE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. HH100/351/09 12.6.95 PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE 'AUDAX'. POSITIVE IDENTITY FROM THE BELL. STEERING PEDESTAL RETRIEVED. TWO BOILERS WITH DONKEY BOILER TO STBD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE WHICH HAS SHIFTED TO THE PORT SIDE OF THE WK AND LEANS TOWARDS THE SDBD SIDE. ENGINE MIDSHIPS. LARGE GUN ON STERN. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16; IN 5436.895N, 0042.439W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.98MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS, LENGTH 95.7MTRS, WIDTH 19.8MTRS, HEIGHT 4.72MTRS, ORIENTATION 140/320 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND INTACT, BUT SEVERELY DISINTEGRATED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 40. ON PASSAGE BILBAO TO MIDDLESBOROUGH.

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FAQ

Where is the AFRIQUE wreck located?

The AFRIQUE wreck is located at coordinates 54 36.895 N,0 42.439 W.

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

The AFRIQUE lies at a depth of about 40.98 meters and is located at coordinates 54 36.895 N,0 42.439 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AFRIQUE?

The seabed around the AFRIQUE lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the AFRIQUE sink?

The AFRIQUE sank on Jun 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the AFRIQUE discovered?

The wreck of the AFRIQUE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the AFRIQUE belong to?

The AFRIQUE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the AFRIQUE carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the AFRIQUE?

The AFRIQUE had a tonnage of 2457 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFRIQUE?

The AFRIQUE is classified as a steam ship.

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