Amber Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Amber Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 28.474 N,5 23.167 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.474567
  • Longitude: -5.386117
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMBER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.4 m
Width 7.7 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 179
Tonnage 401
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions ,,001.2,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2013

Surveying Details

SUNK ABOUT 2M OFF BALLYHALBERT, CO. DOWN. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H0109/45 POSN 542824N, 052300W. LENGTH 153FT, HEIGHT 24FT. LYING 000/180DEGS. (WAGO 524, W APPS LIST). H4231/62 7.7.66 LOCATED IN 542827N, 052306W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 115FT IN GEN DEPTH 22-23FMS. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. STANDS ABOUT 20FT HIGH, VERY CLOSE TO WHERE THE SEABED RISES STEEPLY TO 18FMS. NO SONAR RETURN. (HMS DALRYMPLE 1965, K4817/1). INS WK LEAST DEPTH 19FMS (35MTRS). BA 2156. HH100/351/06 25.1.92 IDENTIFIED BY DIVERS AS THE AMBER. (N SOTHY, 12.1.93). [WGD] POSN: 5428.462N, 0523.179W. 23.9.13 EXAM'D 7.6.13 IN 5428.474N, 0523.167W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.90 IN GEN DEPTH 39.82MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 34.15MTRS. SCOUR 1.8MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 179/359 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1377). UPRIGHT. SCOUR IS CLOSE ALONG E SIDE. AMEND WK 34MTRS. 29.10.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.55MTRS. (BDC EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA). AMEND WK 33MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY SCOTT & SONS CO, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN E.WELLAND, BELFAST. PASSAGE TROON FOR WATERFORD. CAPTURED & SCUTTLED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC-65. (LLWW1)

General Comments

UPIGHT, INTACT, SCOUR ALONG E SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 28.474 N,5 23.167 W
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FAQ

Where is the AMBER wreck located?

The AMBER wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.474 N,5 23.167 W.

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

The AMBER lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.474 N,5 23.167 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMBER?

The seabed around the AMBER lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the AMBER sink?

The AMBER sank on May 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AMBER discovered?

The wreck of the AMBER was discovered in 1917.

What country did the AMBER belong to?

The AMBER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AMBER carrying?

The AMBER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AMBER?

The AMBER had a tonnage of 401 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMBER?

The AMBER is classified as a steam ship.

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