Antiope Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Antiope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 13.34 N,1 8.044 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.222333
- Longitude: 1.134067
|
| Wreck Depth |
15.21 m
|
| Water Depth |
18 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ANTIOPE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
122.2 m |
| Width |
16.5 m |
| Draught |
7.6 |
| Sonar Length |
129 |
| Sonar Width |
36.8 |
| Shadow Height |
2.6 |
| Orientation |
150 |
| Tonnage |
4545 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 27, 1941
|
| Scour Dimensions |
045.0,,000.3,116.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1942 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 4, 2018 |
Surveying Details
H03755/41 6.1.42 CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK IN POSN 531312N, 010818E. (C IN C NORE, 28.10.41). INS AS DW. - NM 30/42. H03755/41 27.5.43 SWEPT FOUL AT 14FT IN 531309N, 010826E. (HMS FRANKLIN 20.2.43). AMEND POSN. - NM 1096/43 13.12.49 INS G CAN BUOY GP FL(2)G 10SEC CLOSE NW. (THNM 138/49). - NM 2559/49. H03755/41 6.3.57 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 48FT BUT TH STATE THAT THEY OBTAINED A DEPTH OF 36FT BY E/S. (LTR DTD 22.2.57). H03755/41 5.11.57 WK BUOY 1 CABLE 300 DEG FROM WK IN POSN 531306N 010824E. WK IS IN TWO PARTS - MAIN PORTION 115 DEG(M), 1600FT FROM WRECK BUOY SWEPT CLEAR AT 17, FOUL AT 18FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19 IN GEN DEPTH 61FT. SCOUR 63FT. SMALLER PORTION 096 DEG, 1430FT FROM BUOY. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38FT. SURVEY WAS CARRIED OUT AFTER DISPERSAL. (ECES, 25.6.57). AMENDED TO WKS 6FMS 2FT & 3FMS 1FT STILL MARKED BY BUOY. - NM 1698/57. H03755/41 7.4.59 CLEAR TO 45 FT AFTER FURTHER DISPERSAL. (TH, FEB 1959). AMEND TO WKS 7FMS 3FT. BR STD & - NM 707/59. H332/62 4.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). 4.7.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISHING CHART 5300 [1965]. 24.12.76 AMEND TO WKS 13.4MTRS. NC 1503. HH090/593/01 17.12.93 EXAM'D 15.8.93 IN 531317.8N, 010811.3E USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.7, FOUL AT 15.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.4 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS, LENGTH 142MTRS, BREADTH 40MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN WK LYING 145/325 DEG. THE HIGH POINT AT N END OF WK SUCCESSFULLY SWEPT. THE S EXTREMITY COULD NOT BE SWEPT BECAUSE OF NETS AND BUOYS. CHART AS SW 14.7MTRS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO SW 14.7MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 4.9.18 EXAM'D 25.3.18 IN 5313.340N, 0108.044E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.21MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17.8MTRS, LENGTH 129MTRS, WIDTH 36.8MTRS, HEIGHT 2.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 150/330 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 45MTRS, 0.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 116 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 15.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1930 BY NAPIER & MILLER LTD, GALSGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEW EGYPT & LEVANT SHIPPING CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 418HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J G KINKAID & CO LTD, GREENOCK. PASSAGE LONDON FOR NEW YORK. CARGO 2150 TONS GENERAL. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. LATER DISPERSED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 13.34 N,1 8.044 E
Antiope on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the ANTIOPE wreck located?
The ANTIOPE wreck is located at coordinates 53 13.34 N,1 8.044 E.
How deep is the ANTIOPE and where exactly is it located?
The ANTIOPE lies at a depth of about 15.21 meters and is located at coordinates 53 13.34 N,1 8.044 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ANTIOPE?
The seabed around the ANTIOPE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.
When did the ANTIOPE sink?
The ANTIOPE sank on Oct 27, 1941.
When was the wreck of the ANTIOPE discovered?
The wreck of the ANTIOPE was discovered in 1942.
What country did the ANTIOPE belong to?
The ANTIOPE belonged to GB.
What cargo was the ANTIOPE carrying?
The ANTIOPE was carrying general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the ANTIOPE?
The ANTIOPE had a tonnage of 4545 tons.
What type of wreck is the ANTIOPE?
The ANTIOPE is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
PARTIALLY BROKEN WK