Antony Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Antony Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 0.853 N,7 10.217 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.014217
  • Longitude: -7.170283
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTONY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 127.4 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 6446
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,rubber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source other
Surveying Details 13.3.78 13.3.78 SINKING POSN PLOTS IN 520050N, 071010W [OSI]. (DODS). INS AS WK USCPA 25MTRS. NC 2049. HH100/351/04 11.1.91 HH100/351/04 11.1.91 LOCATED IN 520007N, 070016W. (M F GIBSON). SEE [9719]. DELETE. BR STD. RSDRA2025000172752 15.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (IRISH MARINE INSTITUTE, DTD 31.7.24). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOOTH SS CO LTD, LIVERPOOL. FIVE BOILERS, TWO TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES FOR 850NHP, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE PARA FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY UC-48. 55 MEN LOST. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the ANTONY wreck located?

The ANTONY wreck is located at coordinates 52 0.853 N,7 10.217 W.

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

The ANTONY lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 52 0.853 N,7 10.217 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTONY?

The seabed around the ANTONY lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the ANTONY sink?

The ANTONY sank on Mar 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ANTONY discovered?

The wreck of the ANTONY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ANTONY belong to?

The ANTONY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANTONY carrying?

The ANTONY was carrying general and mixed goods,rubber.

What was the tonnage of the ANTONY?

The ANTONY had a tonnage of 6446 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTONY?

The ANTONY is classified as a steam ship.