Ajax Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ajax Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 52.711 N,4 32.206 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.878517
  • Longitude: -4.536767
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AJAX
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 64 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1018
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H1691/19 11.7.19 WK 64MTRS IN 475300N, 043300W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. 5.9.23 LEAST DEPTH 70MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H6457/23 19.9.23 WK 54MTRS [29FMS] (1919) IN 475244N, 043216W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H444/31 28.1.31 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2351. H939/57 18.10.57 SHOWN AS WK 54MTRS ON FRENCH 5316. BR STD. 23.5.84 WK 54MTRS IN 475246N, 043207W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). 16.5.88 WK 54MTRS IN 475246N, 043207W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574018). 18.5.00 SHOWN AS WK PA 54MTRS ON FRENCH 7147 [1998 EDN]. NC 2819. SEP 2009/000006389 2.2.09 WK PD 54MTRS SHOWN IN 4752.711N, 0432.206W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7147 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1889 BY W DOBSON & CO, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DAMPSKIBSSELSKABET AJAX. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BILBAO TO CARDIFF. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the AJAX wreck located?

The AJAX wreck is located at coordinates 47 52.711 N,4 32.206 W.

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

The AJAX lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 47 52.711 N,4 32.206 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AJAX?

The seabed around the AJAX lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the AJAX sink?

The AJAX sank on Dec 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AJAX discovered?

The wreck of the AJAX was discovered in 1919.

What country did the AJAX belong to?

The AJAX belonged to DK.

What cargo was the AJAX carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the AJAX?

The AJAX had a tonnage of 1018 tons.

What type of wreck is the AJAX?

The AJAX is classified as a steam ship.

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