Asian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Asian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.947 N,9 13.63 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.465783
  • Longitude: -9.227167
Wreck Depth 1.8 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128.3 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 5514
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1924
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 15, 1977

Surveying Details

H3542/68 5.5.70 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF 'ASIAN'. LIES CONCENTRATED IN A GULLEY ON S SIDE OF THE GROUP OF ISLANDS CALLED THE STAGS. WRECKAGE COMPRESSED OVER LAST 46 YEARS BY PREVAILING SW SWELL. GULLEY ABOUT 90YDS LONG AND 50FT WIDE AT WIDEST POINT. HIGHEST PART OF WK STANDS ABOUT 12FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 18FT AND CONSISTS OF ENGINE AND GEARING. (R EDMONDS, MAR 1970). INS AS WK 1FM IN 512755N, 091336W [OSI]. BR STD. H1282/72 7.2.72 IDENTIFIED BY LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. THE ONLY STEEL SHIP WRECKED ON STAGS. ROCKS NEARBY ARE SHOALER THAN WK. NO SIGN OF CARGO. POSN 512759N, 091332W. (E GILES, UNDERMARINE OPS LTD, 3.2.72). NCA. 4.9.75 AMEND TO WK 1.8MTRS. NC 2129. H1311/88 30.11.88 LIES WELL BROKEN IN ABOUT 20MTRS IN THE ENTRANCE TO THE GULLEY BETWEEN THE ROCKS ON THE S SIDE. (E BOURKE). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-COLUMBIAN. BUILT IN 1898 BY CAIRD & CO LTD, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F LEYLAND & CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 555 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW ORLEANS FOR LIVERPOOL. (SII). WRECKED ON STAG ROCKS. 1 MAN LOST. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRSH COAST).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the ASIAN wreck located?

The ASIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.947 N,9 13.63 W.

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

The ASIAN lies at a depth of about 1.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.947 N,9 13.63 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASIAN?

The seabed around the ASIAN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ASIAN sink?

The ASIAN sank on Sep 17, 1924.

When was the wreck of the ASIAN discovered?

The wreck of the ASIAN was discovered in 1924.

What country did the ASIAN belong to?

The ASIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ASIAN carrying?

The ASIAN was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ASIAN?

The ASIAN had a tonnage of 5514 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASIAN?

The ASIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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