Ash Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ash Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.503 N,0 44.125 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.725050
  • Longitude: 0.735417
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASH
Type carrier
Flag VC
Length 65.8 m
Width 11.1 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 64
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 14
Orientation 77
Tonnage 1009
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 2001
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Apr 5, 2011

Surveying Details

HH226/420/07 11.10.01 HH226/420/07 11.10.01 SANK IN 5043.4N, 0044.2E [WGD]. (MRCC DOVER, TLX DTD 9.10.01). NCA. HH226/420/07 11.10.01 HH226/420/07 11.10.01 LIES IN 5043.502N, 0044.119E [WGD]. PROVISIONAL LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.0MTRS. MARKED BY S CARD LT BUOY, Q(6) + LFL 15 SEC, RACON 'D' IN 5043.286N, 0044.119E [WGD]; W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9) 15 SEC, IN 5043.502N, 0043.948E; N CARD LT BUOY, Q, IN 5043.610N, 0044.119E & E CARD LT BUOY, Q(3) 10 SEC, IN 5043.502N, 0044.290E. (TH, FAX DTD 10.10.01). COVERED BY WZ. NCA. HH226/420/07 19.10.01 HH226/420/07 19.10.01 ADDITONAL S CARD LT BUOY, Q(6) + LFL 15 SEC, LAID 180 DEGS ABOUT 200MTRS FROM THE WK. (THNM 54/01). REAMINS COVERED BY WZ. NCA. HH226/420/07 23.1.02 HH226/420/07 23.1.02 WK NOW SWEPT TO 22.6MTRS. ALL BUOYS DISCONTINUED. (TH, FAX DTD 18.1.02 & THNM 2/02). NOT PREVIOUSLY CHARTED. INS SW 22.5MTRS. - NM 885/02. HH091/159/01 11.7.07 HH091/159/01 11.7.07 EXAM'D 4.11.06 IN 5043.503N, 0044.125W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.32 IN GEN DEPTH 36.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 14MTRS. LIES 077/257 DEGS WITH BOWS WSW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT, UPRIGHT. PROBABLE CHAIN CABLE EXTENDS SW. RETAIN SW 22.5MTRS. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-EENDRACHT '01. BUILT IN 1980 BY BARKMEIJER STROOBOS, STROOBOS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LABRADOR SHIPPING LTD. MANAGED BY ANGLO DUTCH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD, KINGSTOWN, ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES. PASSAGE DENMARK FOR SPAIN. COLLIDED WITH M CHEMICAL TANKER DUTCH AQUAMARINE AND LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS WSW, ?CHAIN CABLE EXTENDS SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 43.503 N,0 44.125 E
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FAQ

Where is the ASH wreck located?

The ASH wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.503 N,0 44.125 E.

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

The ASH lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.503 N,0 44.125 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASH?

The seabed around the ASH lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the ASH sink?

The ASH sank on Oct 9, 2001.

When was the wreck of the ASH discovered?

The wreck of the ASH was discovered in 2001.

What country did the ASH belong to?

The ASH belonged to VC.

What cargo was the ASH carrying?

The ASH was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ASH?

The ASH had a tonnage of 1009 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASH?

The ASH is classified as a carrier.

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