Antwerpen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Antwerpen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.954 N,5 31.357 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.115900
  • Longitude: -5.522617
Wreck Depth 4.53 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTWERPEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5
Sonar Length 40.97
Sonar Width 9.87
Shadow Height 0.54
Orientation 301
Tonnage 1637
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1917
Scour Dimensions 004.1,019.1,000.4,032/212
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6914/17 26.11.17 SUNKEN WK OF STEAMER
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 0120

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1887 BY C. S. SWAN & HUNTER, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, WAS TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 77 2M SSW OF RUNNELSTONE. LATER TOWED AND BEACHED O.5M FROM PENZANCE PIER. (WW1SL & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

ANTWERPEN

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FAQ

Where is the ANTWERPEN wreck located?

The ANTWERPEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.954 N,5 31.357 W.

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

The ANTWERPEN lies at a depth of about 4.53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.954 N,5 31.357 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTWERPEN?

The seabed around the ANTWERPEN lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the ANTWERPEN sink?

The ANTWERPEN sank on Nov 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ANTWERPEN discovered?

The wreck of the ANTWERPEN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ANTWERPEN belong to?

The ANTWERPEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANTWERPEN carrying?

The ANTWERPEN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ANTWERPEN?

The ANTWERPEN had a tonnage of 1637 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTWERPEN?

The ANTWERPEN is classified as a steam ship.

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