Amberley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Amberley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 2.894 N,0 58.108 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.048233
  • Longitude: 0.968467
Wreck Depth 5.3 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMBERLEY
Type motor vessel
Flag BRITISH
Length 79.9 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 12.3
Orientation 138
Tonnage 1934
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1973
Scour Dimensions 000.0,000.0,000.0,000
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.4.73 POSN 530300N, 005700E. 95% SUBMERGED AND COULD BE A NAVIGATIONAL DANGER. (LLOYDS 212). 4.4.73 POSN CONFIRMED AS 530255N, 005812E. (CG CROMER, 3.4.73). 10.4.73 LOCATED BY TH IN 530257N, 005812E IN ABOUT 50FT WITH A CLEARANCE OF 6FT. (LLOYDS 212). H3805/72 8.5.73 WK TAKEN POSSESSION BY TH. H3805/72 8.5.73 INS AS DW IN 530255N, 005812E WITH G CON BUOY 600FT DUE N. (TH NM 33/73). - NM 1005/73. H5970/69 30.3.76 WK LIES E/W. LEAST DEPTH 12FT [MLWS]. WK BUOY REMOVED. (TH LTR DTD 3.3.76 & TLX DTD 9.3.76). AMEND TO WK 3.6MTRS. NC 1503. H5249/76 26.10.81 PURCHASED BY BSAC IN NOV 1978. LIES IN A SCOUR WITH KEEL OUT OF THE SAND HAVING ROLLED THROUGH 135 DEGS. (W E BUTLAND 20.7.81 & 7.10.81). 14.1.82 REPD AS BEING VIRTUALLY INTACT, LYING ON PORT SIDE WITH DECK 40 DEGS TO SEABED. STANDS 10MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SOME TURBULENCE OVER WK IN CALM WEATHER. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 4). 3.1.07 WK IS INTACT. LIES ON STBD SIDE WITH BOWS E. (DIVER MAGAZINE, JAN 2007). NCA. SEP 2013/000122062 8.7.14 LOCATED 17.2.14 IN 5302.894N, 0058.108E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.31 IN GEN DEPTH 17.6MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS DEEP ALONG KEEL. LENGTH 80.0MTRS, WIDTH 13.0MTRS, HT 12.3MTRS. LIES 138/318 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, ON STBD SIDE BOWS SE. (MMT, HI 1447). AMEND WK 5.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY GRANGEMOUTH & GREENOCK DY CO LTD, GRANGEMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STEPHENSON CLARKE SHIPPING LTD. EIGHT CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1500HP, SINGLE SCREW. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR SHOREHAM-BY-SEA. CARGO COAL. TOOK ON HEAVY LIST WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN 60 KNOT WIND. ABANDONED, LEFT DRIFTING AND LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER.

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the AMBERLEY wreck located?

The AMBERLEY wreck is located at coordinates 53 2.894 N,0 58.108 E.

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

The AMBERLEY lies at a depth of about 5.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 2.894 N,0 58.108 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMBERLEY?

The seabed around the AMBERLEY lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the AMBERLEY sink?

The AMBERLEY sank on Apr 3, 1973.

When was the wreck of the AMBERLEY discovered?

The wreck of the AMBERLEY was discovered in 1973.

What country did the AMBERLEY belong to?

The AMBERLEY belonged to BRITISH.

What cargo was the AMBERLEY carrying?

The AMBERLEY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AMBERLEY?

The AMBERLEY had a tonnage of 1934 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMBERLEY?

The AMBERLEY is classified as a motor vessel.

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