Antonios Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Antonios Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 36.038 N,6 8.055 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.600633
  • Longitude: -6.134250
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTONIOS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2720
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1923
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 1989

Surveying Details

H6380/23 17.9.23 H6380/23 17.9.23 SANK IN 493600N, 060800W, APPROX. (LANDS END CG, TEL 15.9.23). CHART AS NDW PD (1923). BR STD. [SEE ALSO WK 21708]. H2537/28 H2537/28 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PD. BA 2675. 31.10.75 31.10.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PD 45FMS. NE 2649. H2590/76 25.3.76 H2590/76 25.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SIDESCAN SWEEP. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). DELETED. R/S. H2979/74 20.3.78 H2979/74 20.3.78 FF REPORTED IN 493546N, 060757W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. H25 25.11.81 H25.11.81 SHOWN AS USC PA 80MTRS ON NE 2565. H3943/88 7.11.89 H3943/88 7.11.89 NOT FOUND IN CHARTED POSN. PROBABLY WK [21708] LOCATED IN 493400N, 060617W. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 2565.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1896 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY D LEMOS, EXPERIENCED AN EXPLOSION IN A HOLD AND SANK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ANTONIOS wreck located?

The ANTONIOS wreck is located at coordinates 49 36.038 N,6 8.055 W.

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

The ANTONIOS lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 49 36.038 N,6 8.055 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTONIOS?

The seabed around the ANTONIOS lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the ANTONIOS sink?

The ANTONIOS sank on Sep 15, 1923.

When was the wreck of the ANTONIOS discovered?

The wreck of the ANTONIOS was discovered in 1923.

What country did the ANTONIOS belong to?

The ANTONIOS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the ANTONIOS?

The ANTONIOS had a tonnage of 2720 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTONIOS?

The ANTONIOS is classified as a steam ship.

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