Angloman (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Angloman (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.112 N,4 36.598 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.418533
  • Longitude: -4.609967
Wreck Depth 2.2 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.1 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 7.8
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 40
Tonnage 4892
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1897
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1286/75 22.7.75 H1286/75 22.7.75 SHOWN IN 532506N, 043630W ON CHART CUTTING SUPPLIED. (A NEWTON, LTR DTD 22.7.75). FOR FILING ONLY. H5249/76 23.7.81 H5249/76 23.7.81 MR NEWTON'S POSN CONFIRMED BY CHART CUTTING. (W E BUTLAND, LTR REC'D 20.7.81). NCA. 14.1.82 14.1.82 DESCRIBED AS VERY BROKEN UP, LYING IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS BETWEEN TWO PROMINENT ROCKS OF W PLATTERS IN 532454N, 043630W. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 4). FOR FILING ONLY. 11.3.14 11.3.14 EXAM'D 24.11.13 IN 5325.112N, 0436.598W [WGD] (MAIN PART). LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.26 IN GEN DEPTH 8.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 30-40MTRS, WIDTH 7.8MTRS, HT 6.24MTRS. LIES ALONG 040/220 DEGS. FOUR WRECKS LIE CLOSE BY, [7327], [7308], [7309] & [7307]. NOT POSSIBLE TO DISTINGUISH INDIVIDUAL WKS, ALL DATA IS IN THIS REPORT. ONE MAIN AREA OF WRECKAGE SHOWN A PART-BROKEN UP WK. OTHERS (SEE GRAPHICS) APPEAR TO BE DEBRIS FROM THE SAME WK, OR FROM THE OTHERS LISTED. LIES IN ROCKY OUTCROP. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). INS AS WK 2.2MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY LAIRD BROTHERS, BIRKENHEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH & N ATLANTIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO (DOMINION LINE). THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 524 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BOSTON, MASS, FOR LIVERPOOL. STRUCK WEST PLATTERS IN SW FORCE 4 IN DENSE FOG, SLIPPED OFF ROCKS AND SANK CLOSE BY. CREW RECOVERED. WK SOLD IN SITU FOR �115, JULY 1897. (SIBI). REPORTED THAT WK CAN STILL BE SEEN BY DIVERS LYING IN ABOUT 35FT OF WATER. (SHIPWRECKS OF N WALES).

General Comments

MAIN AREA IS BROKEN UP WK, OTHER ARE BOILERS & DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 25.112 N,4 36.598 W
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FAQ

Where is the ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.112 N,4 36.598 W.

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

The ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.112 N,4 36.598 W.

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

The seabed around the ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 9, 1897.

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

The wreck of the ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1897.

What country did the ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds,grain.

What was the tonnage of the ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4892 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The ANGLOMAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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