Armenian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status historic
Armenian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.448 N,6 3.158 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.757467
  • Longitude: -6.052633
Wreck Depth 78 m
Water Depth 91 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARMENIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 156.2 m
Width 18 m
Draught 10.7
Sonar Length 150
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 80
Tonnage 8825
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 4, 2010

Surveying Details

SONAR CONTACT IN 504500N, 060400W. (AUBD 1123/21). H4202/44 16.11.44 INSERT AS NDW IN 504536N, 060312W. - NM 2545/44. H2979/74 9.9.77 WK REPORTED IN 504535N, 060318W [OGB] USING DECCA. ALSO TWO FFS REPORTED IN POSNS 504603N, 060303W AND 504602N, 060335W USING DECCA. (E GILES-16.5.77). H2979/74 17.10.77 FF REPORTED IN 504527N, 060303W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 29.4.77). H3814/78 6.7.79 REPORTED BY FISHERMAN AS LARGE WK, 42FT HIGH. (E GILES 2.7.79). INS AS WK 74MTRS. BR STD. H1932/79 18.2.81 LARGE WK EXAMINED 23.11.80 IN 504525N, 060306W [OGB]. USING HF [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 78 IN GEN DEPTH 91MTRS. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH 150MTRS. APPARENTLY INTACT, LYING 080/260DEGS ON FLAT SAND. MAGNETIC ANOMALY 418NT. (HMS FAWN HI 56A/79-80). AMEND WK 78MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 22.7.08 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. CONFIRMED AS SS ARMENIAN BY RECOVERED CROCKERY WITH WHITE STAR LINE MARKINGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT WITH DECKS MAINLY COLLAPSED INTO HOLDS. HOLDS EMPTY BUT FEW BONES RECOVERED WHICH ARE BEING ANALYSED. CINC REQUESTED. (I MCCARTNEY, TELECON 22.7.08). NCA. 21.5.09 EUT POSN: 5045.448N, 0603158W. NE 1178. 16.8.10 BELL RECOVERED ENGRAVED

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1895 BY HARLAND & WOLFFE, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEYAND LINE. SIX BOILER, QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 718HP, ?TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT NEWS, USA FOR AVONMOUTH. CARGO 3000 MULES. SIGHTED U-38 AND ALTERED COURSE TO BRING THE ENEMY ASTERN. SOON OVERHAULED BY THE SUBMARINE AND SHELLED. SUFFERED DAMAGE, ENGINE STOPPED AND ABANDONED TO BOATS. STRUCK BY TWO TORPEDOES AND SANK. 29 MEN LOST.

General Comments

ARMENIAN LIVERPOOL

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FAQ

Where is the ARMENIAN wreck located?

The ARMENIAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.448 N,6 3.158 W.

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

The ARMENIAN lies at a depth of about 78 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.448 N,6 3.158 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARMENIAN?

The seabed around the ARMENIAN lies at approximately 91 meters deep.

When did the ARMENIAN sink?

The ARMENIAN sank on Jun 28, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ARMENIAN discovered?

The wreck of the ARMENIAN was discovered in 1944.

What country did the ARMENIAN belong to?

The ARMENIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARMENIAN carrying?

The ARMENIAN was carrying general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the ARMENIAN?

The ARMENIAN had a tonnage of 8825 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARMENIAN?

The ARMENIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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