Antonios (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Antonios (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 34.038 N,6 6.339 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.567300
  • Longitude: -6.105650
Wreck Depth 94 m
Water Depth 102 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTONIOS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 10
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 1, 2000

Surveying Details

H6380/23 17.9.23 H6380/23 17.9.23 SANK IN 493600N, 060800W, APPROX. (LANDS END CG, TEL 15.9.23). [SEE ALSO WK 21719]. H4551/76 25.10.76 H4551/76 25.10.76 WK DIVED ON 17.3.73 IN 493448N, 060600W USING DECCA, BISHOP ROCK LTHO BRG 326DEGS, 23M. STANDS 28FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 325FT. LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH BOW E. BOW TO AFTER END NO.1 HOLD IS A MANGLED MESS. FROM NO.2 TO NO.4 HOLDS THE WK IS UPSIDE DOWN AND FROM NO.4 AFT IT AGAIN LIES MAINLY ON PORT SIDE IN A VERY BADLY SMASHED-UP CONDITION. HAS 'COUNTER' STERN AND ONE BLADE OF PROPELLER AND FULL LENGTH OF SHAFT IS EXPOSED. A 16X3FT HATCH COAMING WAS RECOVERED. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 5.10.76). IGNORING GREEN READING, DECCA PLOTS IN 493424N, 060740W - W.O. CHART AS WK 52FMS IN 493424N, 060740W. R/S. 21.4.78 21.4.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK 97MTRS ON NC 2565. H3943/88 6.11.89 H3943/88 6.11.89 EXAM'D 22.7.89 IN 493400N, 060617W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS AND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 94 IN GEN DEPTH 102MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 010/190DEGS WITH HIGH POINT IN CENTRE. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). AMEND TO WK 94MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 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 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ANTONIOS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 34.038 N,6 6.339 W.

How deep is the ANTONIOS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ANTONIOS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 94 meters and is located at coordinates 49 34.038 N,6 6.339 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTONIOS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ANTONIOS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 102 meters deep.

When did the ANTONIOS (PROBABLY) sink?

The ANTONIOS (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 15, 1923.

When was the wreck of the ANTONIOS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANTONIOS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1923.

What country did the ANTONIOS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ANTONIOS (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the ANTONIOS (PROBABLY)?

The ANTONIOS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2720 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTONIOS (PROBABLY)?

The ANTONIOS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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