Ashmore Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Ashmore Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 40.682 N,1 47.676 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| 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 |
| 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. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 31, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE WITH THE LOSS OF FOUR LIVES.
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