Amplegarth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Amplegarth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 5.37 N,1 20.217 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.089500
  • Longitude: 1.336950
Wreck Depth 19.2 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMPLEGARTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.1 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 112
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 12.6
Orientation 45
Tonnage 3707
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1918
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3046 31.5.18 H3046 31.5.18 SANK 1M W OF ADMIRALTY PIER, DOVER IN 10MINS IN 16FMS. (BOT, DOCKET M23918). H6391/19 5.9.19 H6391/19 5.9.19 SANK IN 510500N, 012000E APPROX. INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. 12.12.22 12.12.22 AMEND TO DW PA. BR STD. H6345/26 4.11.26 H6345/26 4.11.26 AMEND TO NDW PA. BR STD. H998/37 8.10.37 H998/37 8.10.37 FOUND WHILE SOUNDING. LEAST DEPTH 11FMS IN 510521N, 012018E. (HMS KELLETT, 1936). AMEND TO WK 11FMS. BR STD. H5824/60 28.2.61 H5824/60 28.2.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 60FT. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). AMEND TO WK 10FMS. BR STD. H998/37 13.11.61 H998/37 13.11.61 SWEPT CLEAR AT 58FT, FOUL AT 60FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61 IN GEN DEPTH 107FT. POSN BY HSA. (HMS SCOTT, 28.4.61). AMEND TO SW 9FMS 4FT. BR STD. 4.3.69 4.3.69 NOW CHARTED AS SW 9FMS 2FT [LAT]. 7.9.73 7.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS WK 17.7MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 10.8.78 H4199/78 10.8.78 LOCATED ON 28.10.77 IN 510520N, 012021E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10.5MTRS. LENGTH 115MTRS. LYING 055/235DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND WK 19MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/606/01 13.9.94 HH090/606/01 13.9.94 EXAM'D 4.8.94 IN 510520.0N, 012019.2E [OGD] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 19.2, FOUL 19.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.1 IN GEN DEPTH 30.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 14.5MTRS. COVERS 75X10MTRS. LIES 025/205DEGS. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. GOOD DCS3 TRACE WHICH INDICATES A MAST ON THE NE END. (NP 1016, HI 606). AMEND TO SW 19.2MTRS IN 510520N, 012019E. BR STD. 1.2.11 1.2.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5105.370N, 0120.217E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.32MTRS. LENGTH 112MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 12.6MTRS. LYING ON ITS SIDE. DEBRIS AT BOTH ENDS OF WK. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). INTACT, ON PORT SIDE WITH BOWS SW. CLEAR DAMAGE TO STERN. RETAIN SW 19.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-DENEWELL. BUILT IN 1910 BY W PICKERSGILL & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY AMPLEFORTH SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 307 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE DOWNS FOR ST NAZIARE. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-71 & SANK. THE EXPLOSION BLEW THE GUN AND A WINCH CLEAN OFF THE POOP DECK. NO LIVES LOST. (WW1SL, DER KRIEG ZUR ZEE & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT BEAM WITH BOWS SW, STERN BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the AMPLEGARTH wreck located?

The AMPLEGARTH wreck is located at coordinates 51 5.37 N,1 20.217 E.

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

The AMPLEGARTH lies at a depth of about 19.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 5.37 N,1 20.217 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMPLEGARTH?

The seabed around the AMPLEGARTH lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the AMPLEGARTH sink?

The AMPLEGARTH sank on May 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the AMPLEGARTH discovered?

The wreck of the AMPLEGARTH was discovered in 1918.

What country did the AMPLEGARTH belong to?

The AMPLEGARTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AMPLEGARTH carrying?

The AMPLEGARTH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AMPLEGARTH?

The AMPLEGARTH had a tonnage of 3707 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMPLEGARTH?

The AMPLEGARTH is classified as a steam ship.

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