Asia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Asia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.885 N,5 42.959 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.131417
  • Longitude: -5.715983
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASIA
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 73 m
Width 10 m
Draught 5.1
Orientation 22
Tonnage 1382
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1889
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1889
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 18, 1999

Surveying Details

H1310/83/9 2.2.83 H1310/83/9 2.2.83 LIES AT BOTTOM OF SHEER U/WATER CLIFF WITH BOW TOUCHING THE VYNECK AND STERN TO THE NNE. STEEL PROPELLORS AND SHAFTS CAN BE CLEARLY SEEN AS WELL AS MUCH MORE WKGE. A DANISH ENGINE-ROOM PLAQUE WAS FOUND CONFIRMING THIS AS THE ASIA. (A. JENNIONS, 18.1.83). POSN 500751N, 054254W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 2.2.11 2.2.11 LIES IN 5007.890N, 0452.910W [WGD] JAMMED HARD UP AGIANST THE SHEER CLIFF FACE OF VYNECK ROCK. WRECKAGE IS SCATTERED AMONGS THE ROCKS. ENGINE AND ATTACHED DRIVE SHAFT ARE THE MOST RECOGNISABLE PARTS. LESS OF A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION THAN THE VYNECK ROCK. (G J LOCKETT). BA 1148 STS TO SHOW. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 13.12.11 13.12.11 NOT LOCATED 15.11.10 USING M/B AND MAGNETOMETER. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1873 BY NORDD. SCHIFF AG, KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAMPSKIBSSELSKABET. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 125 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR KRONSHTADT. STRUCK THE VYNECKS IN THICK FOG AND COMMENDED TO FILL. ABANDONED AND SANK. TWO MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

WRECKAGE, ENGINE & DRIVE SHAFT REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the ASIA wreck located?

The ASIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.885 N,5 42.959 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASIA?

The seabed around the ASIA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the ASIA sink?

The ASIA sank on Aug 31, 1889.

When was the wreck of the ASIA discovered?

The wreck of the ASIA was discovered in 1889.

What country did the ASIA belong to?

The ASIA belonged to DK.

What cargo was the ASIA carrying?

The ASIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ASIA?

The ASIA had a tonnage of 1382 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASIA?

The ASIA is classified as a steam ship.

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