Angelus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Angelus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 51.403 N,1 50.711 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.856717
  • Longitude: 1.845183
Wreck Depth 25.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGELUS
Type trawler
Flag BE
Length 27 m
Sonar Length 20.6
Sonar Width 11.8
Shadow Height 1.4
Orientation 60
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1975
Bottom Texture 1,4,6
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3180/74 1.7.75 SANK IN 51518N, 015030E [OGB]. (HMS SHEFFIELD, HN). INS AS USCPA 6MTRS. H3180/74 29.8.75 LOCATED 24.6.75 IN 515119N, 015040E [OGB] USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR 17MTRS, FOUL 18MTRS. SONAR HT 25FT TO 30FT FROM SEA BED. GENERAL DEPTH 27MTRS. LYING SW/NE. (THV MERMAID 26.6.75 & TH LTR DTD 7.8.75). AMEND TO SW 17MTRS. - NM 1876/75. HH090/667/01 21.12.95 EXAM'D 12.7.95 IN 515124.12N, 015042.47E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 24.8, FOUL 25.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.0 IN GEN DEPTH 27.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.0MTR. DCS3 HT 2.7MTRS. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK PARTLY BROKEN UP. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. SEP 2015/000083463 15.7.16 EXAM'D 23.2.16 IN 5151.403N, 0150.711E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. LENGTH 20.6MTRS, WIDTH 11.8MTRS, HT 1.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 060/240. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK HAS BEEN CONSIDERABLY DISINTERGRATED IN AN AREA OF SAND RIPPLES. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND TO DW 25.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED ON FIRE. CREW TAKEN OFF AND TAKEN IN TOW BY BRITISH HOPPER/DREDGER SAND SERIN. UNABLE TO CONTROL FIRE AND VESSEL LATER SANK.

General Comments

PARTLY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the ANGELUS wreck located?

The ANGELUS wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.403 N,1 50.711 E.

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

The ANGELUS lies at a depth of about 25.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 51.403 N,1 50.711 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGELUS?

The seabed around the ANGELUS lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the ANGELUS sink?

The ANGELUS sank on Jun 21, 1975.

When was the wreck of the ANGELUS discovered?

The wreck of the ANGELUS was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ANGELUS belong to?

The ANGELUS belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the ANGELUS?

The ANGELUS is classified as a trawler.