Amenity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Amenity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.585 N,0 10.713 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.576417
  • Longitude: 0.178550
Wreck Depth 6.4 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMENITY
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 41.2 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 2.6
Tonnage 297
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,002.4,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H01049/40 6.7.60 H01049/40 6.7.60 MINED IN 533412N, 001000E. (FO HUMBER, 15.11.40). INS AS DWPA. - NM 179/41. H0273/41 6.7.60 H0273/41 6.7.60 NOTHING VISIBLE IN 533430N, 001000E. (H14, 30.12.40). H6450/68 5.12.68 H6450/68 5.12.68 LOCATED 21.5.68 IN 533434N, 001049E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP] DURING SEARCH FOR ML 111 & ASSUMED TO BE AMENITY. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21FT IN GEN DEPTH 18-35FT. SCOUR 43FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 39/68). AMEND TO WK 3FTS 4FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 232/69. H2395/73 9.1.74 H2395/73 9.1.74 AMEND TO WK 6.4MTRS. NCS 107 & 109.
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY FELLOWS & CO LTD, GT YARMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F T EVERARD & SONS LTD. 3 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 84HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY NEWBURY DIESEL CO LTD, NEWBURY. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR MARGATE. 291 TONS CARGO. MINED. SUBSEQUENTLY SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM BRITISH WARSHIP.

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FAQ

Where is the AMENITY wreck located?

The AMENITY wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.585 N,0 10.713 E.

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

The AMENITY lies at a depth of about 6.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.585 N,0 10.713 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMENITY?

The seabed around the AMENITY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the AMENITY sink?

The AMENITY sank on Nov 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the AMENITY discovered?

The wreck of the AMENITY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the AMENITY belong to?

The AMENITY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AMENITY?

The AMENITY had a tonnage of 297 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMENITY?

The AMENITY is classified as a motor vessel.

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