Ambrose Fleming Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ambrose fleming Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 13.379 N,1 9.82 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.222983
  • Longitude: 1.163667
Wreck Depth 16.06 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMBROSE FLEMING
Type collier
Flag GB
Length 75.3 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 82.5
Sonar Width 18.2
Shadow Height 8.2
Orientation 114
Tonnage 1555
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1941
Scour Dimensions 088.0,,000.4,116.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H01622/41 9.6.41 LOCATED IN 531317N, 011004E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11 IN GEN DEPTH 61FT. LIES 110/290 DEG. (HMS FRANKLIN, 26.5.41).- PFNM 1330/41. H01622/41 9.6.41 INS G CAN, GPFL(2) G 10S, 235 DEG, 1C FROM WK. - TFNM 1331/41. H01622/41 24.6.41 INS DW IN 531317N, 011004E. - NM 1450/41. 14.10.41 AMEND BUOY TO G CON, GPFL(3) G 10S, CLOSE E OF WRECK. - FNM 2415/41. H01622/41 20.8.49 EXAM'D FOLLOWING DISPERSAL IN 531315N, 010948E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 65FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 18.8.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. - NM 1342/49. H332/62 4.2.63 NOT FOUND. (SCOTT, 1962). NCA. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 13.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/593/01 10.1.94 EXAM'D 15.8.93 IN 531320.9N, 010955.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.0, FOUL AT 16.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.5 IN GEN DEPTH 17.7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 18.1MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.4MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BREADTH 30MTRS. BROKEN WRECKAGE LYING 125/305 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 6.9.18 EXAM'D 25.3.18 IN 5313.379N 0109.820E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 16.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 82.5MTRS, WIDTH 26.8MTRS, HEIGHT 8.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 114/294 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 88MTRS, 0.4MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 116 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. NETS AND SUBMERGED BUOY ATTACHED WITH LEAST DEPTH 9.5MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO SW 16MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY BURNTISLAND SB CO, BURNTISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON POWER CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 184HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY D ROWAN & CO, GLASGOW. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BURNTISLAND. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN E BOAT. ONE MAN LOST.

General Comments

BROKEN WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 13.379 N,1 9.82 E
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FAQ

Where is the AMBROSE FLEMING wreck located?

The AMBROSE FLEMING wreck is located at coordinates 53 13.379 N,1 9.82 E.

How deep is the AMBROSE FLEMING and where exactly is it located?

The AMBROSE FLEMING lies at a depth of about 16.06 meters and is located at coordinates 53 13.379 N,1 9.82 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMBROSE FLEMING?

The seabed around the AMBROSE FLEMING lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the AMBROSE FLEMING sink?

The AMBROSE FLEMING sank on Apr 29, 1941.

When was the wreck of the AMBROSE FLEMING discovered?

The wreck of the AMBROSE FLEMING was discovered in 1941.

What country did the AMBROSE FLEMING belong to?

The AMBROSE FLEMING belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AMBROSE FLEMING carrying?

The AMBROSE FLEMING was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AMBROSE FLEMING?

The AMBROSE FLEMING had a tonnage of 1555 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMBROSE FLEMING?

The AMBROSE FLEMING is classified as a collier.

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