Amelie (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Amelie (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.268 N,3 50.044 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.154467
  • Longitude: -3.834067
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMELIE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 68.9 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 52
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 113
Tonnage 1463
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0045.0,,000.5,113
Debris Field 0023.0,113
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2537/28 H2537/28 NCA. H3269/53 4.6.53 H3269/53 4.6.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 500400N, 034800W. (LLOYDS). BR STD. 6.3.73 6.3.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 40MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2519. H1936/80 2.10.81 H1936/80 2.10.81 WK EXAM'D 18.3.81 IN 500914N, 035002W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. ABOUT 70MTRS LONG, LYING NW/SE. APPARENTLY BREAKING UP AT N END. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81). AMEND TO WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/87/16 21.5.87 H1310/87/16 21.5.87 SMALL WK LYING WITH 20 DEG PORT LIST. ABOUT 200FT LONG & WW 1 ERA FROM GENERAL CONDITION. 2 HOLDS AFT AND FWD, BROKEN ACROSS NO 1 HOLD WITH FO'C'SLE LYING ON STBD SIDE ABOUT 30FT AWAY. 2 CYL COMPOUND STEAM ENGINE & COULD THEREFORE BE THE 'AMELIE', WHICH, ACCORDING TO LLOYDS, HAD THIS COMPARATIVELY RARE TYPE OF ENGINE. (A HILLGROVE, 9.4.87). HH091/059/01 3.5.05 HH091/059/01 3.5.05 EXAM'D 13.7.05 IN 5009.268N, 0350.044W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.4 IN GEN DEPTH 59.7MTRS. SCOUR <0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 45MTRS TOWARDS 113 DEGS. LENGTH 52MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 113/293 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 113 DEGS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 23MTRS TOWARDS 270 DEGS. INTACT. FISHING GEAR ON WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 53MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY G HOWALDT. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ARMEMENT ADOLF DEPPE. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR CARDIFF. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (LLWW1 & DODS).

General Comments

PORT LIST, F'C'S'LE LIES CLOSE BY, FISHING GEAR ON WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 9.268 N,3 50.044 W
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FAQ

Where is the AMELIE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AMELIE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.268 N,3 50.044 W.

How deep is the AMELIE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AMELIE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.268 N,3 50.044 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMELIE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the AMELIE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the AMELIE (PROBABLY) sink?

The AMELIE (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AMELIE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AMELIE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the AMELIE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The AMELIE (PROBABLY) belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the AMELIE (PROBABLY)?

The AMELIE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1463 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMELIE (PROBABLY)?

The AMELIE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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