Ambiorix Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ambiorix Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.796 N,1 5.316 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.996600
  • Longitude: -1.088600
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMBIORIX
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1444
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2012

Surveying Details

3.1.80 NDW PD SHOWN IN 500000N, 010700W ON FR 6614D [1979 EDN]. NE 2613. H4903/75 19.2.85 LOCATED IN 495951N, 010514W [EUR]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. EXAM'D USING E/S, MAGNETOMETER & DCS3. (FR WK RECORDS 1983 NO.14591204). R/P. 19.6.90 WK 50MTRS SHOWN IN 495950N, 010511W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. UNKNOWN WK IN 495951.1N, 010514.1W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14591204). AMEND TO WK 50MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/20 1.9.03 DIVED 11.4.03 IN 4959.775N, 0105.304W [WGD]. VERY BROKEN UP, BOILER 5MTRS HIGH, REST OF WRECK 2-3MTRS. BELL RECOVERED BUT NO NAME, HOWEVER, IDENTICAL STAND AND FRAME TO 'ALINE MONTREUIL' SEE 19590. (G GOOCH, FAX DTD 14.8.03). NCA. 19.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4959.796N, 0105.316W.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION.

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the AMBIORIX wreck located?

The AMBIORIX wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.796 N,1 5.316 W.

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

The AMBIORIX lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 49 59.796 N,1 5.316 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMBIORIX?

The seabed around the AMBIORIX lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the AMBIORIX sink?

The AMBIORIX sank on Dec 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AMBIORIX discovered?

The wreck of the AMBIORIX was discovered in 1917.

What country did the AMBIORIX belong to?

The AMBIORIX belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the AMBIORIX?

The AMBIORIX had a tonnage of 1444 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMBIORIX?

The AMBIORIX is classified as a steam ship.

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