Apache Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Apache Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.282 N,2 26.815 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.488033
  • Longitude: -2.446917
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name APACHE
Type barge
Flag FR
Length 54.5 m
Width 8.6 m
Draught 5
Sonar Length 52
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 4.45
Orientation 156
Tonnage 493
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions ,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2010

Surveying Details

HH100/35/122 21.3.05 DIVED 7.2004 IN 5029.25N, 0226.74W [WGD] USING DGPS. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE, 4MTRS HIGH BY E/S. SMALL UPRIGHT, INTACT SS LYING WITH BOWS N. BROKEN. LIES WITH BOWS N. IDENTIFIED AS 'APACHE' FROM THE BUILDER'S PLATE. (I TAYLOR, SKINDEEP DIVING). INS AS WK 30MTRS. BR STD. HH091/154/01 / SEP 2010/000005843 4.1.10 LOCATED 28.2.09 IN 5029.282N, 0226.815W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.18 IN GEN DEPTH 36.7MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTR DEEP. LENGTH 52.0MTRS, WIDTH 30.0MTRS, HT 4.45MTRS. LIES 156/336 DEGS WITH BOWS NNW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSEA, HI 1154). AMEND WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-YACHT, EX-WHITE HEATHER. BUILT IN 1890 BY J REID & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIGNE CETTOISE DE NAV A VAP. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 73HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ALLEY & MACLENNAN, GLASGOW. RIGGED AS A BARQUE. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR LE HAVRE. CARGO COAL. (SIBI).

General Comments

LIES BOWS NNW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 29.282 N,2 26.815 W
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FAQ

Where is the APACHE wreck located?

The APACHE wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.282 N,2 26.815 W.

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

The APACHE lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.282 N,2 26.815 W.

How deep is the seabed around the APACHE?

The seabed around the APACHE lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the APACHE sink?

The APACHE sank on Oct 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the APACHE discovered?

The wreck of the APACHE was discovered in 2004.

What country did the APACHE belong to?

The APACHE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the APACHE carrying?

The APACHE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the APACHE?

The APACHE had a tonnage of 493 tons.

What type of wreck is the APACHE?

The APACHE is classified as a barge.

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