Asta (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Asta (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 10.099 N,2 21.637 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.168317
  • Longitude: -2.360617
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASTA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 78.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 130
Tonnage 1623
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1927
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4818/75 26.8.77 LOCATED 13.8.76 IN 561006N, 022132W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS AND STANDING 8.8MTRS ABOVE SEABED. LYING 122/302 DEG. (HMS SHIPHAM, HI 42/76). INS AS WK 49MTRS. (AMENDED TIDAL DATUM). BR STD. H4818/75 3.8.77 POSN CONFIRMED. (HMS FOX, 34A/77). HH091/051/01 22.1.04 EXAM'D 4.11.03 IN 5610.099N, 0221.637W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.2 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 310 DEGS. UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS. NFS. (NP 1008, HI 1051). SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. RETAIN AS WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-LARNACE, EX-FINGAL, EX-FOREST, EX-ALLENDE. BULT IN 1883 BY PALMER'S CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/B MARITINE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 143NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MEITHIL FOR COPENHAGEN. SUNK IN COLLISION 8M EAST OF MAY ISLAND WITH LEITH REGISTERED SS BRESLAU. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS, ALMOST IN LINE, BOWS NW

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FAQ

Where is the ASTA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ASTA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 10.099 N,2 21.637 W.

How deep is the ASTA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ASTA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 56 10.099 N,2 21.637 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ASTA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the ASTA (PROBABLY) sink?

The ASTA (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 15, 1927.

When was the wreck of the ASTA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ASTA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ASTA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ASTA (PROBABLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the ASTA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ASTA (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ASTA (PROBABLY)?

The ASTA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1623 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTA (PROBABLY)?

The ASTA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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