Asmund Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Asmund Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 19.29 N,4 35.419 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.321500
  • Longitude: -4.590317
Wreck Depth -3 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASMUND
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 112.8 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 9.4
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 20
Orientation 135
Tonnage 4730
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1931
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers OCCASIONAL R CAN, 40MTRS W OF STERN
Last Amended Date Sep 10, 2007

Surveying Details

H1855/31 8.4.31 H1855/31 8.4.31 DWP, BOW 226DEGS, 3.45C FROM PORTH DRYW TRIG PT; STERN 23DEGS 3.9C FROM PORTH DRYW TRIG. PT. BEAM 25YDS. HEIGHT 22FT. (HOLYHEAD CG & TH). - NM 640/31. H1581/57 24.6.57 H1581/57 24.6.57 VESSEL IS NOW BREAKING UP AND ONLY A SMALL JAGGED PORTION OF THE STERN NOW DRIES 8FT. POSN 531918N, 043527W. (HMS COOK 1956). NC 2011. H3110/68 12.1.68 H3110/68 12.1.68 REPORTED TO BE BADLY BROKEN UP. LYING NE/SW. STERN VISIBLE AT MOST STATES OF TIDE. (RAF SAC). H2704/59 21.1.71 H2704/59 21.1.71 G CAN BUOY LAID 100FT W FROM STERN OF WK. (BR NM 8/71). - NM 189/72. H4587/76 30.8.79 H4587/76 30.8.79 CONFIRMED STILL MARKED BY BUOY. (MARINE SUPERINTENDENT, HOLYHEAD, DTD 13.8.79). 22.2.82 22.2.82 REPORTED AS VERY BROKEN UP. STAND 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER). H1310/82/27 21.9.83 H1310/82/27 21.9.83 DIVED ON 1.9.83. POSN: 340DEGS, 15MTRS FROM 531914N, 043525W. CONSIDERABLE WRECKAGE, DRYING 3MTRS. LYING NW/SE. (R S BUFTON, DTD 8.9.83). NCA. 5.3.85 5.3.85 NO SIGN OF THIS WK ON PHOTO PG 1784-LP1. (HMS HECATE 13/79). MAY BE ON EDGE OF PHOTO. NCA. 25.8.05 25.8.05 SHOWN AS STP DRIES 3MTRS, LYING NW/SE, BOWS SE, CHARTED LENGTH 100MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS IN 5319.290N, 0435.419W [EUT]. MARKED BY OCCASIONAL R CAN BUOY 40MTRS W OF STERN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 2011.

Circumstances of loss

2.12.30 EX- LOTUS, EX- ATLANTIS, EX- BOLIVANIA, EX- LUGOND, BUILT 1900 BY FURNESS, WITHY & CO. LTD., HARTLEPOOL, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 320HP, SINGLE SHAFT, 3 BOILERS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S ODDERO. PASSAGE NOVOROSSISK FOR MANCHESTER. WENT ASHORE & HOLED ON A ROCK 2.12.30 AT PORTH DA FACH. CREW OF 35 RESCUEDREFLOATED 6.12.30 AND BEACHED AT HOLYHEAD NEXT DAY. REFLOATED 10/11.1.31 AND BEACHED OFF PENRHYN PT 5.2.31, FOR BREAKING UP, WHERE IT BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (SIBI).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the ASMUND wreck located?

The ASMUND wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.29 N,4 35.419 W.

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

The ASMUND lies at a depth of about -3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 19.29 N,4 35.419 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASMUND?

The seabed around the ASMUND lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ASMUND sink?

The ASMUND sank on Feb 5, 1931.

When was the wreck of the ASMUND discovered?

The wreck of the ASMUND was discovered in 1931.

What country did the ASMUND belong to?

The ASMUND belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ASMUND carrying?

The ASMUND was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ASMUND?

The ASMUND had a tonnage of 4730 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASMUND?

The ASMUND is classified as a steam ship.

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