Ammersee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ammersee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 18.44 N,3 29.59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.307333
  • Longitude: -3.493167
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMMERSEE
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 50.3 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 420
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.10.74 ABANDONED IN 492000N, 034500W, 185DEGS, 58M FROM START POINT. SUNK IN 491830N, 032930W APPROX. (LLOYDS 217 & DAILY TELEGRAPH 7.10.74). H4984/74 78.12.30 USC PA 46MTRS IN 491830N, 032930W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 78.12.30). BR STD. 9.2.79 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 491824N, 032930W ON FR 5069. 9.8.88 1987 SHOWN AS USC PD 46.0 MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988. NC 2668.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2019

Circumstances of loss

4.10.74 ABANDONED, CREW BEING TAKEN OFF BY MV 'ROSWITHA' ON 4.10.74. LEFT DRIFTING WITH ACCOMMODATION BURNT OUT & DOWN BY STERN. FRENCH AIR FORCE FLEW 2 BOMBING MISSIONS ON 6.10.74 TO TRY TO SINK, BUT FAILED. FRENCH ESCORT VESSEL, FRIGATE 'LES CHAMPENOIS', SANK 'AMMERSEE' BY HITTING WITH A SINGLE SHELL. (LLOYDS 217 & DAILY TELEGRAPH 7.10.74). VESSEL BUILT 1953, MACHINERY AFT. REGISTERED AT FAMAGUSTA.

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FAQ

Where is the AMMERSEE wreck located?

The AMMERSEE wreck is located at coordinates 49 18.44 N,3 29.59 W.

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

The AMMERSEE lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 49 18.44 N,3 29.59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMMERSEE?

The seabed around the AMMERSEE lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the AMMERSEE sink?

The AMMERSEE sank on Oct 6, 1974.

When was the wreck of the AMMERSEE discovered?

The wreck of the AMMERSEE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the AMMERSEE belong to?

The AMMERSEE belonged to CY.

What cargo was the AMMERSEE carrying?

The AMMERSEE was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the AMMERSEE?

The AMMERSEE had a tonnage of 420 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMMERSEE?

The AMMERSEE is classified as a motor vessel.

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