Amethyst (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Amethyst (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 44.106 N,5 12.596 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.735100
  • Longitude: -5.209933
Wreck Depth 79 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMETHYST (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 66.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.8
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 934
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1897
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2014

Surveying Details

H4551/76 10.11.76 H4551/76 10.11.76 DIVED IN 1957 524200N, 051142W USING DECCA. BUILDERS PLATE RECOVERED MARKED: 'GOURLAY BROTHERS & CO, ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS, DUNDEE 1879.' (RISDON BEAZLEY, 23.9.76). H1935/80 14.5.82 H1935/80 14.5.82 NOTHING FOUND WITHIN 1MILE OF POSN REPD BY RISDON BEAZLEY. SMALL INTACT WK EXAM'D 18.6.81 IN 524405N, 051230W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 79.6 IN GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. SCOUR 83.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. LYING 090/270 DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). BR STD. 27.1.14 SEP 2014/000004134 27.1.14 LOCATED IN 5244.106N, 0512.596W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 79.7MTRS. (CEFAS MID-ST GEORGE'S CHANNEL SURVEY, 2013). AMEND POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1879 BY GOURLAY BROS & CO, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J LINDSAY, DUNDEE GEM LINE. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR BARCELONA. CARGO SEED. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS ANNBIS.

General Comments

SMALL, INTACT WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 44.106 N,5 12.596 W
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FAQ

Where is the AMETHYST (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AMETHYST (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 44.106 N,5 12.596 W.

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

The AMETHYST (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 79 meters and is located at coordinates 52 44.106 N,5 12.596 W.

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

The seabed around the AMETHYST (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the AMETHYST (PROBABLY) sink?

The AMETHYST (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 21, 1897.

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

The wreck of the AMETHYST (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the AMETHYST (PROBABLY) belong to?

The AMETHYST (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AMETHYST (PROBABLY) carrying?

The AMETHYST (PROBABLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the AMETHYST (PROBABLY)?

The AMETHYST (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 934 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMETHYST (PROBABLY)?

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

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