Ambassador Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Ambassador Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 11.528 N,3 49.777 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.192133
- Longitude: -3.829617
|
| Wreck Depth |
40.43 m
|
| Water Depth |
45 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
AMBASSADOR |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
91.4 m |
| Width |
11.9 m |
| Draught |
7.3 |
| Sonar Length |
97.4 |
| Sonar Width |
21.1 |
| Shadow Height |
5.4 |
| Orientation |
279 |
| Tonnage |
2573 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
grain,animals (land & sea) and birds
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 19, 1891
|
| Bottom Texture |
Rock |
| Original Detection Year |
1987 |
| Last Detection Year |
2020 |
| Original Source |
diver |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 13, 2021 |
Surveying Details
H1310/87/19 29.5.87 LOCATED BY KINGSTON & ELMBRIDGE SAC IN 501131N, 034942W [OGB]. (A DUNSTER, 4.5.87). CHART AS WK 42MTRS. G/S. H1310/87/19 9.6.87 WK WAS POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY RECOVERED BELL, BUILDERS PLATE, & CROCKERY. (A DUNSTER, 4.6.87). NCA. HH100/351/01 25.8.89 LOCATED IN 501130N, 034941W [OGB] USING DECCA. COMPLETELY COLLAPSED FLAT & STANDING ONLY 2 TO 4MTRS HIGH, BOILERS HIGHEST PART. (A HILLGROVE, 19.7.89). NCA. HH090/596 16.12.93 EXAM'D 3.7.93 IN 501130N, 034944W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.7 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS, LENGTH 102MTRS, WIDTH 43MTRS. LIES 100/280DEGS WITH ROCKS & PINNACLES CLOSE W. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 596). AMEND TO WK 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2021/000052671 7.10.20 EXAM�D 2020; IN 5011.528N, 0349.777W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 97.4MTRS, WIDTH 21.1MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 279/099 DEGS. COLLASPED FLAT, BOILERS HIGHEST POINT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679 - H525-18382). RETAIN NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM ODESSA FOR HAMBURG. STRUCK EITHER SUNKEN WRECKAGE, A FLOATING DERELICT, OR THE HAM STONE, & SANK.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 11.528 N,3 49.777 W
Ambassador on Wreck Map
Ambassador Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the AMBASSADOR wreck located?
The AMBASSADOR wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.528 N,3 49.777 W.
How deep is the AMBASSADOR and where exactly is it located?
The AMBASSADOR lies at a depth of about 40.43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.528 N,3 49.777 W.
How deep is the seabed around the AMBASSADOR?
The seabed around the AMBASSADOR lies at approximately 45 meters deep.
When did the AMBASSADOR sink?
The AMBASSADOR sank on Sep 19, 1891.
When was the wreck of the AMBASSADOR discovered?
The wreck of the AMBASSADOR was discovered in 1987.
What country did the AMBASSADOR belong to?
The AMBASSADOR belonged to GB.
What cargo was the AMBASSADOR carrying?
The AMBASSADOR was carrying grain,animals (land & sea) and birds.
What was the tonnage of the AMBASSADOR?
The AMBASSADOR had a tonnage of 2573 tons.
What type of wreck is the AMBASSADOR?
The AMBASSADOR is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
COLLAPSED, BOILERS HIGHEST PART