Antony Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Antony Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 0.108 N,7 0.302 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.001800
  • Longitude: -7.005033
Wreck Depth 47.66 m
Water Depth 53 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
Sonar Length 134.8
Sonar Width 25.32
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 160
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
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details TORPEDOED 19 MILES W BY N OF CONINGBEG LIGHTSHIP. (DODS). H1279/80 11.8.80 WK LOCATED IN 520007N, 070016W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS, (HMS FOX, SIGNAL DTD 22.7.80). - NM 1840/80. H1933/79 10.4.81 EXAM'D 9.7.80 IN 520007N, 070016W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH 170MTRS, BEAM 30MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEG. HIGH POINT AT N END. GIVES STRONG MAGNETIC RESPONSE. (HMS FOX, HI 51B/79). HH100/351/04 11.1.91 WK POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE ANTONY. BELL TRAWLED UP BY FISHERMAN AND LATER PLATES SHOWING 'BOOTH LINE' LOGO RECOVERED. (M F GIBSON). 9.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5200.115N, 0700.307W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. LENGTH 133MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 6MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 160/340 DEGS. NO SCOUR. INTACT. AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 17.7.12 LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.21MTRS. (IRISH WKS LIST). AMEND WK 51MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2014/000158048 6.8.14 EXAM'D 20.5.13 IN 5200.109N, 0700.305W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.6 IN GEN DEPTH 53.6MTRS. SCOUR 1.6MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 147MTRS TOWARDS 159 DEGS. LENGTH 133MTRS, WIDTH 22.5MTRS, HT 9.0MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS WITH BOWS SSE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. HIGH POINTS ABAFT THE BEAM AND AFT. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, INFOMAR CV13_01). COLLAPSED. ?DAMAGE PORT SIDE FWD. AMEND WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3977/14. RSDRA2024000158391 17.06.24 EXAM'D 22/5/2024: WK LOCATED IN 5200.108N, 0700.302W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.66MTRS, GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. LENGTH 134.8MTRS, WIDTH 25.32MTRS, HT 5.84MTRS. MAIN STRUCTURE OF WK VISIBLE, EVEN THOUGH WK APPERAS TO BE FLATTENING/SPREADING. MULTIPLE BOILERS VISIBLE. (RV KEARY H525 INVESTIGATION). AMEND NDW 47MTRS. 2025000172752 15.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (IRISH MARINE INSTITUTE, DTD 31.7.24). RETAIN NDW 47MTRS.
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 0.108 N,7 0.302 W.

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

The ANTONY lies at a depth of about 47.66 meters and is located at coordinates 52 0.108 N,7 0.302 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTONY?

The seabed around the ANTONY lies at approximately 53 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.

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