Angola (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Angola (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.809 N,3 19.777 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.530150
  • Longitude: -3.329617
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1045
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1887
Original Detection Year 2003
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH206/460/11 5.2.03 HH206/460/11 5.2.03 DIVED IN 5331.80N, 0319.72W [WGD] USING GPS. EXTENSIVE AREA OF METAL PLATES LOCATED TOGETHER WITH A SINGLE BOILER ON ITS SIDE AND ENGINE COMPONENTS. HIGHEST PART OF THE WRECKAGE IS AT 13.2MTRS BELOW DATUM FROM DEPTH GAUGE AND PREDICTED TIDES. (C MICHAEL, LTR DTD 3.2.03). INS AS WK 13MTRS. - NM 1273/03. HH206/460/11 19.3.03 HH206/460/11 19.3.03 SITE REVISITED. HIGHEST PART OF THE WK IS AT 5331.809N, 0319.777W [WGD] USING DGPS. (C MICHAEL, LTR DTD 17.3.03). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1880 BY R & J EVANS & CO, LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HALTON & COOKSON, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 120HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GABOON FOR LIVERPOOL. GENERAL CARGO. WHEN AT ANCHOR ABOUT 1.5M NW 3/4 W FROM BAR LTV WAS RUN INTO & SUNK BY SS 'REGINALD'.

General Comments

ENGINE COMPONENTS, BOILER ON ITS SIDE & PLATING

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FAQ

Where is the ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.809 N,3 19.777 W.

How deep is the ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.809 N,3 19.777 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 5, 1887.

When was the wreck of the ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2003.

What country did the ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1045 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The ANGOLA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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