Angelus (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Angelus (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.77 N,1 18.819 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.079500
  • Longitude: 1.313650
Wreck Depth 16.33 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGELUS (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 77
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 10.6
Orientation 20
Tonnage 304
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1916
Bottom Texture 1,4,7,17
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5824/60 3.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 67FT. POSN NOT NOTED. (HMS SCOTT, 15.3.60). H5824/60 14.11.61 SEARCHED FOR BY E/S & A/S, NEGATIVE RESULT. PREVIOUS TRACE NOW THOUGHT TO BE INTERFERENCE OR FISH ECHO. CONSIDER DISPROVED. (HMS SCOTT, 2-3.5.61). H4199/78 11.8.78 LOCATED 8.2.78 IN 510444N, 011848E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. NOT LOCATED AGAIN DURING CLOSE SOUNDING INVESTIGATION. DCS3 HT 3.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. LENGTH 22MTRS. LYING 010/190DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). CHART AS WK 23MTRS. BR STD. HH090/711/01 28.1.97 EXAM'D 8.8.96 IN 510447N, 011849E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 16.3, FOUL 15.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. IN ONE DISTINCT PIECE. NO DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 711). NOT FULLY SWEPT. AMEND TO WK 16.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. [SHOWN COMBINED WITH WK [13559] CLOSE SE]. HH090/921/01 28.11.00 EXAM'D 14.10.00 IN 5104.775N, 0118.814E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 16.4, FOUL 16.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.6 IN GEN DEPTH 24.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. IN TWO PARTS WHICH LIE 18MTRS APART. S SECTION LENGTH 27MTRS, LIES 001/181 DEGS. N SECTION LENGTH 31MTRS, LIES 005/185 DEGS. WIDTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 921). AMEND TO SW 16.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091760 1.1.17 EXAM'D 9.9.16 IN 5104.770N, 0118.819E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.33MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 77MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HEIGHT 10.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 020/200 DEGS. WRECK LARGELY INTACT AND BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). AMEND DW 16.3MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED OFF DOVER WHILST ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 4.77 N,1 18.819 E
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FAQ

Where is the ANGELUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ANGELUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.77 N,1 18.819 E.

How deep is the ANGELUS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ANGELUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 16.33 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.77 N,1 18.819 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGELUS (POSSIBLY)?

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

When did the ANGELUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ANGELUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 2, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ANGELUS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANGELUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ANGELUS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ANGELUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ANGELUS (POSSIBLY)?

The ANGELUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 304 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGELUS (POSSIBLY)?

The ANGELUS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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