Where is the AJAX wreck located?

The AJAX wreck is located at coordinates 53 46.017 N,0 51.89 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AJAX?

The seabed around the AJAX lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AJAX discovered?

The wreck of the AJAX was discovered in 1914.

What was the tonnage of the AJAX?

The AJAX had a tonnage of 120 tons.

What type of wreck is the AJAX?

The AJAX is classified as a trawler.

Ajax Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ajax Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	53 46.017 N,0 51.89 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 53.766950 Longitude: 0.864833
Water Depth	29 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	AJAX
Type	trawler
Flag	GB
Tonnage	120
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	ballast
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Sep 2, 1914
Bottom Texture	Gravel
Original Detection Year	1914
Last Detection Year	1983
Original Source	unknown
Surveying Details	H8203/19 H8203/19 CONFIRMS LOSS, TONNAGE AND DATE OF SINKING. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4523/26 16.10.26 H4523/26 16.10.26 INS AS NDWPA (1914) IN 534600N, 005200. BA 1190. H4465/81 17.11.83 H4465/81 17.11.83 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH OR DURING INTERLINING OF AREA. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date	Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY COCHRANE & COOPER, BEVERLY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W GRANT, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 40 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO, HULL. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. MINED. (LLWW1 & SIBI).

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