Artist Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Artist Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 37.353 N,7 12.717 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.622550
  • Longitude: -7.211950
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARTIST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3570
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 58M W 0.5 S FROM THE SMALLS. (WW1SL). 13.3.78 13.3.78 CHART AS WK USC PA 55MTRS IN 513720N, 071240W. NC 2049. HH090/541/01 21.10.92 HH090/541/01 21.10.92 NOT FOUND. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 541). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1909 BY CHAS CONNELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J HARRISON & CO. ON PASSAGE FROM NEWPORT FOR ALEXANDRIA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. 35 CREW KILLED. (WW1SL & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ARTIST wreck located?

The ARTIST wreck is located at coordinates 51 37.353 N,7 12.717 W.

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

The ARTIST lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 51 37.353 N,7 12.717 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARTIST?

The seabed around the ARTIST lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the ARTIST sink?

The ARTIST sank on Jan 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ARTIST discovered?

The wreck of the ARTIST was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ARTIST belong to?

The ARTIST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARTIST carrying?

The ARTIST was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ARTIST?

The ARTIST had a tonnage of 3570 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARTIST?

The ARTIST is classified as a steam ship.

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