Afton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Afton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 5.626 N,4 32.23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.093767
  • Longitude: -4.537167
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 42.8 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 45
Tonnage 287
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1896
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1896
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 1999

Surveying Details

H1270/88 13.6.89 WK OF SS LOCATED IN 540503N, 043200W [OGB] USING DECCA. WELL BROKEN UP BUT WITH TWO SECTIONS (ONE PROBABLY THE BOILER) STAND ABOUT 5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS AT HW. REMAINDER WELL FLATTENED. (D LANG, TELECON 13.6.89). INS AS USC 22MTRS. BR STD. 13.9.92 NOT FOUND AND THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE `AFTON'. (A CORKILL, LTR DTD 13.6.92). HH090/706/01 20.9.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3, MAGNETOMETER AND E/S. DELETE. (GARDLINE, HI 706). AMEND ABEY. BR STD. HH100/351/14 14.6.99 DIVED 11.6.99 IN 5405.626N, 0432.230W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST DEPTH 19 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. HT 4MTRS. LIES 045/235 DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP WITH TWO MAIN SECTIONS (THE BOILER AND THE COMPOUND ENGINE) STANDING ABOUT 4MTRS. REMAINDER WELL FLATTENED. STERN SECTION MISSING INCLUDING STERN SHAFT AND PROPELLER. BOW AREA LARGELY BROKEN UP AND COVERED IN SANDWAVES. BLOCKS OF THE LIMESTONE CARGO ARE STREWN EVERYWHERE ABOUT THE WRECK. STERN HALF LIES ON AN OUTCROP OF BEDROCK, BOW INTO SHELL GRIT SAND. (A CORKILL, FAX DTD 13.6.99). INS AS WK 18MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1877 BY HANNA OF GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AYR STEAM SHIPPING CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXANSION ENGINE OF 60 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY D ROWAN, GLASGOW. PASSAGE LLANDULAIS FOR ARDROSSAN. FOUNDERED. (SIBI). CAUGHT IN A SEVERE SEA, SO MUCH WATER BEING SHIPPED THAT THE FIRES WERE PUT OUT. BECAME WATERLOGGED AND WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY ONYX WHICH WAS IN COMPANY. THE TOW PARTED OFF ST ANN'S HEAD, THE CREW TOOK TO THE BOAT AND THE AFTON WENT DOWN. (A CORKILL).

General Comments

IN TWO MAIN SECTIONS, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 5.626 N,4 32.23 W
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FAQ

Where is the AFTON wreck located?

The AFTON wreck is located at coordinates 54 5.626 N,4 32.23 W.

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

The AFTON lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 54 5.626 N,4 32.23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AFTON?

The seabed around the AFTON lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the AFTON sink?

The AFTON sank on Oct 18, 1896.

When was the wreck of the AFTON discovered?

The wreck of the AFTON was discovered in 1896.

What country did the AFTON belong to?

The AFTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AFTON carrying?

The AFTON was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the AFTON?

The AFTON had a tonnage of 287 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFTON?

The AFTON is classified as a steam ship.

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