Antonio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Antonio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 36.975 N,5 10.561 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.616250
  • Longitude: -5.176017
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTONIO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 95
Orientation 130
Tonnage 5225
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2005

Surveying Details

H067/45 H067/45 POSN APPROX 5M OFF ST. ANN'S HEAD. (FOIC. MILFORD, MAR'45). H4819/71 9.11.72 H4819/71 9.11.72 LOCATED IN 513700N, 051024W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.0MTRS IN 52.0MTRS, NO SCOUR. GOOD CONTACT FROM 1000YDS. POSSIBLY LESS WATER OVER THIS WK, BUT NOT LESS THAN 30.0MTRS. (HMS WOODLARK). AMEND TO WK 23FMS. - NM 2169/72. H3804/72 3.10.77 H3804/72 3.10.77 LOCATED 24.10.76 IN 513656.9N, 051029.8W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 95MTRS AT WIDEST POINT. LYING 130/210DEG. WK IS RATHER WIDESPREAD WITH CONSIDERABLE AMOUNTS RISING TO DEPTH OF 43MTRS. (HMS WOODLARK). BR STD. H4919/77 20.1.78 H4919/77 20.1.78 TWO WRECKS LOCATED. FROM E/S TRACES THERE ARE TWO DEFINITE WKS, ONE 15FT OTHER 30FT. WKS LIE 1C APART. (E GILES). NCA. 12.10.05 12.10.05 [EUT] POSN: 5136.975N, 0510.561W. NE 3273.

Circumstances of loss

28.3.45 EX-WESTON '24, EX-WAR FIJIAN '19. BUILT IN 1918 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. AN AN TYPE SHIP BUILT FOR THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARITIME SHIPPING & TRADING CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXAPNSION ENGINE OF 517 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR GIBRALTAR. COLLIDED WITH SS FORT MOOSE OFF MILFORD HAVEN ON 28.3.45. CAPSIZED & SANK 3 DAYS LATER. (DODS)

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the ANTONIO wreck located?

The ANTONIO wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.975 N,5 10.561 W.

How deep is the ANTONIO and where exactly is it located?

The ANTONIO lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 51 36.975 N,5 10.561 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTONIO?

The seabed around the ANTONIO lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the ANTONIO sink?

The ANTONIO sank on Mar 31, 1945.

When was the wreck of the ANTONIO discovered?

The wreck of the ANTONIO was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ANTONIO belong to?

The ANTONIO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANTONIO carrying?

The ANTONIO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ANTONIO?

The ANTONIO had a tonnage of 5225 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTONIO?

The ANTONIO is classified as a steam ship.

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