Ashmore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ashmore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.682 N,1 47.676 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.678033
  • Longitude: 1.794600
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASHMORE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2519
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 12, 1915
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2003

Surveying Details

12.3.24 INS NDWPA IN 514038N, 014745E. BR STD. DELETE FROM 2182A. H5355/46 15.5.47 SWEPT BY A/S NOVEMBER 1946. CONTACTS FAIR AND POOR. MAY BE A TIDE RIP. WRECK IN 13FMS, POSN 514039N, 014747E. BUOY IN 514117N, 014808E. (HMS FRANKLIN, NOVEMBER 1946). AMEND POSN BR STD. 9.5.68 CORRECT AS NDW ON LC 1610. H4988/71 4.1.71 NOT FOUND. SONAR CONTACT FROM W BUT DCS 3 SEARCH CARRIED OUT AT 1700FT SPACING. WK UNLIKELY IN THIS AREA BUT BOTTOM CONTACT PROBABLE. (HMS FAWN). HH090/667/01 3.1.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 ON 100MTR SCALE AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE WITH THE LOSS OF FOUR LIVES.

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FAQ

Where is the ASHMORE wreck located?

The ASHMORE wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.682 N,1 47.676 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASHMORE?

The seabed around the ASHMORE lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the ASHMORE sink?

The ASHMORE sank on Sep 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ASHMORE discovered?

The wreck of the ASHMORE was discovered in 1924.

What country did the ASHMORE belong to?

The ASHMORE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ASHMORE?

The ASHMORE had a tonnage of 2519 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASHMORE?

The ASHMORE is classified as a steam ship.

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