Antonio (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Antonio (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 15.492 N,3 29.128 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.258200
- Longitude: -3.485467
|
| Wreck Depth |
41 m
|
| Water Depth |
53 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ANTONIO (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
95.7 m |
| Width |
14 m |
| Draught |
8.8 |
| Sonar Length |
100.9 |
| Sonar Width |
10 |
| Shadow Height |
13.6 |
| Orientation |
90 |
| Tonnage |
2652 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: solid
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 7, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
0300.0,,001.0, |
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
May 8, 2013 |
Surveying Details
SANK 7M OFF DARTMOUTH. (WW1SL & DODS). H2502/51 25.4.51 H2502/51 25.4.51 WK IN 501527N, 032900W. DEPTH OVER WK 22FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 44FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950, SURVEY [E8881]). CHART AS WK 22FMS [40MTRS]. BR STD. H2396/77 11.3.77 H2396/77 11.3.77 WK IN 501530N, 032900W USING DECCA. EITHER 280 OR 360FT LONG, APPROX, BY SONAR, AND LYING E/W. FROM NORTH SONAR SHOWS WK APPARENTLY IN TWO PARTS. FROM SOUTH IT APPEARS SHORTER IN ONE PIECE AND COVERED IN FISHING NETS. NOT DIVED ON. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77). NCA. H1309/79 16.10.80 H1309/79 16.10.80 DIVED ON IN VERY POOR VISIBILITY. LYING ON ITS SIDE AND BROKEN UP IN PARTS. APPARENTLY A MERCHANT SHIP AS WINCHES WERE SEEN. (A HILLGROVE, 30.9.80). NCA. H2061/82 13.9.83 H2061/82 13.9.83 EXAM'D 25.3.83 IN 501527N, 032905W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.6 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 14.5MTRS. LIES NE/SW. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 26.4.13 26.4.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5015.492N, 0329.128W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.4 IN GEN DPETH 53MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 300MTRS ALONG 050/23 DEGS. LENGTH 100.9MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 13.6MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. ON ITS SIDE AND IN TWO PARTS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 41.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1905 BY J BLUMER & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY EGYPT & LEVANT STEAMSHIP CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 287 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE BARRY FOR CHERBOURG. MINED & SUNK 7M OFF DARTMOUTH. TORPEDOED BY U-48. 12 MEN LOST. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 15.492 N,3 29.128 W
Antonio (Probably) on Wreck Map
Antonio (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The ANTONIO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.492 N,3 29.128 W.
How deep is the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The ANTONIO (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 15.492 N,3 29.128 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ANTONIO (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.
When did the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) sink?
The ANTONIO (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 7, 1917.
When was the wreck of the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) belong to?
The ANTONIO (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) carrying?
The ANTONIO (PROBABLY) was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: solid.
What was the tonnage of the ANTONIO (PROBABLY)?
The ANTONIO (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2652 tons.
What type of wreck is the ANTONIO (PROBABLY)?
The ANTONIO (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
ON ITS SIDE IN TWO PARTS, SCOUR RUNS 050/230 DEGS