Armenier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Armenier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.836 N,0 54.931 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.763933
  • Longitude: -0.915517
Wreck Depth -2.3 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARMENIER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57.6 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 102
Sonar Width 38
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 40
Tonnage 914
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Markers N CARD BN CLOSE NE
Surveying Details H021173/45 1.8.45 H021173/45 1.8.45 HULK OF COASTAL STEAMER SUNK IN 504543N, 005454W. (AIR MINISTRY). INS AS ST WITH LEGEND 'TARGET'. NE 2045. H021173/45 14.11.52 H021173/45 14.11.52 POSN NOW 504546N, 005450W. (RNAS FORD M2881/51). BR STD. 29.3.55 29.3.55 POSN NOW 504548N, 005452W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 3418. H769/45 29.11.61 H769/45 & H7673/53 29.11.61 A BLACK PILE WITH DIAMOND TOPMARK 9FT ABOVE MHWS ESTABLISHED 045DEGS, 45FT FROM WK. (QHM PORTSMOUTH HN 7/61). H3950/70 21.4.71 H3950/70 21.4.71 NOW CHARTED AS ST, DRIES 3MTRS, WITH LEGEND 'TARGET' & B BN CLOSE NE. NC 3418. H4723/77 28.10.77 H4723/77 28.10.77 LOCATED 29.3.77 IN 504547.5N, 005451W [OGB] USING HSA. WK IS MUTILATED & BADLY RUSTED BUT FRAMES IN STURDY CONDITION. DRYING HEIGHT CALCULATED AT 3MTRS. STILL MARKED BY BN. (HMS HYDRA, ROS DTD 13.6.77). NCA. H4585/76 13.8.80 H4585/76 13.8.80 BN TOPMARK AMENDED TO N CARD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H2038/82 16.2.84 H2038/82 16.2.84 CONFIRMED VISUALLY. (SCESU, HI 111, 1983). NCA. 16.10.08 16.10.08 [EUT] POSN: 5046.835N, 0054.955W. NE 3418. 14.10.13 14.10.13 EXAM'D 1.7.13 IN 5045.836N, 0054.931W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 2.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 1.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 102MTRS, WIDTH 38MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS. MANY CONTACTS OF DIFFERING HEIGHTS AND WIDTHS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). PROBABLY REMAINS OF TWO WKS, UPRIGHT AND BROKEN UP. AMEND ST DRIES 2.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 11.11.13 11.11.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 2.24MTRS. (SDC BATHY, EXAMINATION OF HI 1437 DATA). AMEND ST DRIES 2.3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2013

Circumstances of loss

HULK OF COASTAL STEAMER SUNK BY RAF FOR RAF BOMBING RANGE. (AIR MINISTRY).

General Comments

?TWO WRECKS, UPRIGHT, OUTLINE REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 45.836 N,0 54.931 W
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FAQ

Where is the ARMENIER wreck located?

The ARMENIER wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.836 N,0 54.931 W.

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

The ARMENIER lies at a depth of about -2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.836 N,0 54.931 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARMENIER?

The seabed around the ARMENIER lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the ARMENIER discovered?

The wreck of the ARMENIER was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ARMENIER belong to?

The ARMENIER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARMENIER?

The ARMENIER had a tonnage of 914 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARMENIER?

The ARMENIER is classified as a steam ship.

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