Ambient Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ambient Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 7.779 N,1 46.391 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.129650
  • Longitude: 1.773183
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMBIENT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1517
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H412/18 18.1.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 520820N, 014630E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 70/18. H3095/18 30.5.18 TO BE SURVEYED BY TH. NCA YET. 1.7.18 TENDER LET FOR DISPERSAL. (TH). NCA YET. H4501/18 9.8.18 POSN GIVEN AS 520745N, 014630E IN LEAST DEPTH 50FT [15.2MTRS], IN GEN DEPTH 53 [26.2MTRS] TO 56FT [17MTRS] LWST AFTER DISPERSAL. NCA YET. H3052/31 27.10.31 REMOVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. HH090/616/01 6.1.95 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). NO FURTHER ACTION. SEP 2016/000091759 31.8.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES WESTOLL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 166 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG CO LTD. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR DUNKERQUE. MINED. NO LIVES LOST. (WW1SL, SIBI).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the AMBIENT wreck located?

The AMBIENT wreck is located at coordinates 52 7.779 N,1 46.391 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMBIENT?

The seabed around the AMBIENT lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the AMBIENT sink?

The AMBIENT sank on Mar 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AMBIENT discovered?

The wreck of the AMBIENT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the AMBIENT belong to?

The AMBIENT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AMBIENT carrying?

The AMBIENT was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AMBIENT?

The AMBIENT had a tonnage of 1517 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMBIENT?

The AMBIENT is classified as a steam ship.

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