Angmering Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Angmering Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 14.177 N,9 6.373 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.236283
  • Longitude: -9.106217
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGMERING
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 83.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1600
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2005

Surveying Details

10.2.75 AGROUND AFTER HITTING BLACK ROCK, WOULD PROBABLY SINK IF PULLED OFF ROCKS. (LLOYDS VOL.219). NCA, POSN 531410N, 090620W. FOR FILING ONLY. 9.9.75 ALL COAL CARGO HAS BEEN TAKEN OFF BY BARGE. (LLOYDS VOL.221). 26.2.05 SANK 2M OFF BLACK ROCK AT END OF SALTHILL PROMANADE. BADLY BROKEN IN 20MTRS. MOST OF COAL SALVAGED BY DREDGER. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST, E J BOURKE). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-RATTRAY HEAD '73. BUILT 1965 BY CLELANDS SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD. WALLSEND-ON-TYNE WITH 9 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STEPHENSON CLARKE SHIPPING LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM GDANSK FOR GALWAY. RAN AGROUND ON BLACK ROCK SHOAL, GALWAY BAY. VESSEL WAS BADLY HOLED & ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.219, MSD & SII). 25.1.75 SANK 25.1.75, 2M OFF BLACK ROCK AT END OF SALTHILL PROMANADE. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST, E J BOURKE)

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FAQ

Where is the ANGMERING wreck located?

The ANGMERING wreck is located at coordinates 53 14.177 N,9 6.373 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGMERING?

The seabed around the ANGMERING lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ANGMERING sink?

The ANGMERING sank on Jan 29, 1975.

When was the wreck of the ANGMERING discovered?

The wreck of the ANGMERING was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ANGMERING belong to?

The ANGMERING belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANGMERING carrying?

The ANGMERING was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ANGMERING?

The ANGMERING had a tonnage of 1600 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGMERING?

The ANGMERING is classified as a motor vessel.

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