Amy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Amy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.502 N,2 31.245 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.441700
  • Longitude: -2.520750
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 230
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1928
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 24, 2003

Surveying Details

H1164/28 20.2.28 POSN 502900N, 021830W. 2M SSE (MAG) FROM SHAMBLES LT V. LATER 502715N, 023018W. (CINC PORTSMOUTH). NCA. AMY SANK 4.2M 208DEG FROM PORTLAND BILL LT HO. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H5982/82 26.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502623N, 023110WON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982. H1164/28 28.3.28 INS NDW (1928) IN 502900N, 021830W. H3971/52 4.2.60 EXAM'D 16.5.52 IN 502628N, 023112W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 21FMS, FOUL AT 22FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23FMS IN GEN DEPTH 25FMS. WK APPEARS TO BE THAT OF A VERY SMALL SHIP WITH LITTLE DEFINITE SHAPE. POSSIBLY LYING ON ITS SIDE. EXTENDS FOR 100FT WITH THE SHALLOWEST PART IN THE CENTRE. (SCES/HMS SCOTT, 16.6.52). AMEND TO WK 21FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4623/55 4.2.60 FIXED BY DECCA IN 502628N, 023110W. (HMS SCOTT 15.10.54) H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO SW 38.0MTRS. NC3315. HH090/961/01 2.12.03 NOT INVESTIGATED. LIES IN AREA OF STATIC FISHING GEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 961). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN CONNECTION WITH PRODUCTION OF 'Q SHIPS'.

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FAQ

Where is the AMY wreck located?

The AMY wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.502 N,2 31.245 W.

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

The AMY lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.502 N,2 31.245 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMY?

The seabed around the AMY lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the AMY sink?

The AMY sank on Mar 15, 1928.

When was the wreck of the AMY discovered?

The wreck of the AMY was discovered in 1928.

What country did the AMY belong to?

The AMY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AMY?

The AMY had a tonnage of 230 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMY?

The AMY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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