Aparima Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aparima Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.408 N,1 55.11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.490133
  • Longitude: -1.918500
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name APARIMA
Type liner
Flag NZ
Length 131.1 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 146.7
Sonar Width 38.6
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 120
Tonnage 5704
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.4,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H7172/17 SUNK 6M SW 0.75 W FROM ANVIL POINT. NO DANGER TO SURFACE NAVIGATION. H4940/18 2.9.18 SUNK IN 502900N, 015400W. NO LONGER DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION - HAS AT LEAST 12FMS OVER IT. CHART AS WK 12FMS. - FNM 589/18. H3950/70 6.10.71 NOW CHARTED AS WK 21.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 2615. H1968/77 14.8.81 EXAM'D 23.1.81 IN 502922.5N, 015451W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.9 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. SCOUR 1.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LYING 135/315DEGS. ABOUT 80MTRS LONG. WK OWNED BY P BARRETT AND KNOWN TO BE THE 'APARIMA'. (SCESU, HI 81/80). AMENDED TO WK 34MTRS IN 502923N, 015451W. BR STD. H1310/88/35 30.6.88 LOCATED USING DCS3 IN 502927N, 015458W [EUR]. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH AND LIES 115/295DEGS. LENGTH 140MTRS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, 24.6.88). NCA. 2.2.07 WK LIES IN 5029.41N, 0155.10W [WGD] IN 40MTRS OF WATER. LISTS TO PORT. BOILERS AND ENGINES ARE THE HIGHEST PARTS. BOWS ARE BROKEN OFF. GUN IS ON THE SEABED OFF THE STBD SIDE AT THE STERN. STBD PROP AND CONDENSERS WERE SALVAGED IN THE 1970S. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. HH091/154/01 & SEP 2009/000108988 22.7.09 LOCATED 14.2.09 IN 5029.408N, 0155.110W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.13 IN GEN DEPTH 38.9MTRS. MINOR SCOUR EXTENDS 140 DEGS TOWARDS 260 DEGS. LENGTH 146.7MTRS, WIDTH 38.6MTRS, HT 6.8MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY W DENNY & BROS, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY UNION STEAMSHIP CO, NEW ZEALAND. THREE BOILERS, TWIN TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 389 NHP, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BARRY ROADS. TORPEDOED BY UB 40. 56 LIVES LOST. (DODS, WW1SL, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

General Comments

LISTS TO PORT, BOILERS/ENGINES ARE HIGHEST PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 29.408 N,1 55.11 W
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FAQ

Where is the APARIMA wreck located?

The APARIMA wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.408 N,1 55.11 W.

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

The APARIMA lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.408 N,1 55.11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the APARIMA?

The seabed around the APARIMA lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the APARIMA sink?

The APARIMA sank on Nov 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the APARIMA discovered?

The wreck of the APARIMA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the APARIMA belong to?

The APARIMA belonged to NZ.

What cargo was the APARIMA carrying?

The APARIMA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the APARIMA?

The APARIMA had a tonnage of 5704 tons.

What type of wreck is the APARIMA?

The APARIMA is classified as a liner.

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