Artemisia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Artemisia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 51.697 N,1 36.27 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.861617
  • Longitude: 1.604500
Wreck Depth 16.06 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARTEMISIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 135
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 100
Tonnage 6507
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1941
Bottom Texture 7,6,4
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01121/41 26.7.41 SUNK IN 525140N, 013618E, MAST SHOWING 13FT AT HW. (FOIC YARMOUTH). CHART AS DW IN 525140N, 013618W. - NM 1671/41. INS G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.10S, CLOSE NW OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - TFNM 1748/41. 14.10.41 INS BUOY AS ABOVE. - FNM 2415/41. 7.8.48 SWEPT AFTER DISPERSAL IN 525141N, 013624E. CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55FT IN GEN DEPTH 70FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 27.7.48). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT IN 525141N, 013624E & DELETE BUOY. - NM 1712/48. 23.6.69 AMEND TO SW 7FMS 4FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1948). BR STD. H3542/68 23.6.70 LOCATED BY DIVERS IN JUNE 1970. POSN CONFIRMED. WK LIES E/W, UPRIGHT WITH BOWS SLIGHTLY DOWN. BOWS SEVERELY DAMAGED AND SHAPELESS MATERIAL HEAPED ON SEABED. PORT MIDSHIPS DAMAGED, REST OF HULL INTACT. MOST OF DECKING INTACT. NO MASTS, DERRICKS OR FUNNELS. MIDSHIPS ISLAND COLLAPSED WITH ENGINE ROOM EXPOSED AND FULL OF DEBRIS. HOLDS APPEAR FULL OF SAND & MUD. (R EDMONDS, DS5, 18.6.70). H1270/71 18.11.71 DISPERSED SUBSEQUENT TO SINKING. (E GILES, UNDERMARINE OPS LTD, 13.10.71). 14.3.73 CHART AS WK SW 13.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. H1952/80 24.1.83 EXAM'D 5.8.81 IN 525140N, 013623E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 13.1MTRS, FOUL AT 14.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.9MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. DCS3 HT 9MTRS. LENGTH 137MTRS APPROX, APPARENTLY INTACT LYING 080/260DEGS. (SOISS, HI 22). AMEND SW 13.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 708/83. HH242/550/04 30.11.93 EXAM'D 15.7.93 IN 525140N, 013622E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15MTRS, FOUL AT 15.4MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 15.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS BY E/S. SCOUR DEPTH 2.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS, LENGTH 130MTRS, BREADTH 30MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN LYING 100/280DEGS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 22). AMEND SW 15MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4369/93. SEP 2015/000041896 21.5.15 LOCATED IN 5251.697N, 0136.270E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.06MTRS. LENGTH 135MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI1427). AMEND DW 16.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2015

Circumstances of loss

EX-ANTAR. BUILT IN 1920 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H M THOMSON. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 565 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W DOXFORD. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE AND BAHIA BLANCA. BOUMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. TWO MEN KILLED. (SIBI & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ARTEMISIA wreck located?

The ARTEMISIA wreck is located at coordinates 52 51.697 N,1 36.27 E.

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

The ARTEMISIA lies at a depth of about 16.06 meters and is located at coordinates 52 51.697 N,1 36.27 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARTEMISIA?

The seabed around the ARTEMISIA lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the ARTEMISIA sink?

The ARTEMISIA sank on Mar 14, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ARTEMISIA discovered?

The wreck of the ARTEMISIA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ARTEMISIA belong to?

The ARTEMISIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARTEMISIA carrying?

The ARTEMISIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ARTEMISIA?

The ARTEMISIA had a tonnage of 6507 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARTEMISIA?

The ARTEMISIA is classified as a steam ship.

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