Astarte Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Astarte Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.665 N,3 15.913 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.527750
  • Longitude: -3.265217
Wreck Depth 7.4 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASTARTE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 175
Sonar Width 75
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1201
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1915
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 10, 2006

Surveying Details

H3906/59 21.12.59 H3906/59 21.12.59 WK 4FMS 2FT IN 533140N, 031551W. (K2184-55D OR K3500/2). - NM 1199/64. 19.4.73 19.4.73 WORK COMMENCED BY MDHB 14.4.1915. PART OF CARGO SALVED. HULL DESTROYED BY BLASTING BY MDHB. COMPLETED ABOUT 8.8.1915. DEPTH 26FT BELOW LBD. IN 3 PARTS: (A) 533138N, 031553W, (B) 533139N, 031551W, (C) 533141N, 031549W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 21.5.74 21.5.74 AMEND TO WK 4FMS 4FT. (MDHB CHART DTD 1972). NC 1978. 25.3.75 25.3.75 AMEND TO WK 8.0MTRS [LAT]. NC 1951. 8.5.78 8.5.78 SHOWN AS WK 7.4MTRS IN 533139N, 031550W ON K3500-KF11. - NM 1157/78. HH091/124/01 10.5.06 HH091/124/01 10.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 8.7MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY CAMPBELTOWN SHIPBUILDING CO, CAMPBELTOWN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J & P HUTCHINSON, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 130NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR BORDEAUX. SANK AFTER COLLISION AT THE BAR, ABOUT 720YDS W BY N 1/4 N (MAG) OF B1 PILLAR BUOY. CARGO SALVAGED AND DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

IN THREE PARTS, DIMENSIONS AS CHARTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.665 N,3 15.913 W
Astarte on Wreck Map Astarte Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the ASTARTE wreck located?

The ASTARTE wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.665 N,3 15.913 W.

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

The ASTARTE lies at a depth of about 7.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.665 N,3 15.913 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTARTE?

The seabed around the ASTARTE lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the ASTARTE sink?

The ASTARTE sank on Jan 5, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ASTARTE discovered?

The wreck of the ASTARTE was discovered in 1959.

What country did the ASTARTE belong to?

The ASTARTE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ASTARTE carrying?

The ASTARTE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ASTARTE?

The ASTARTE had a tonnage of 1201 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTARTE?

The ASTARTE is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks