Asteria Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Asteria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 7.331 N,1 28.226 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.122183
- Longitude: 1.470433
|
| Wreck Depth |
22.19 m
|
| Water Depth |
25 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ASTERIA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GR |
| Length |
102.7 m |
| Width |
14.3 m |
| Draught |
7.3 |
| Sonar Length |
111.4 |
| Sonar Width |
25.8 |
| Shadow Height |
3.2 |
| Orientation |
178 |
| Tonnage |
3313 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 17, 1940
|
| Scour Dimensions |
119.8,,002.9,141.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 13, 2018 |
Surveying Details
H0121/40 26.1.40 PFNM 221/40 ISSUED. H0259/40 14.5.40 INS DW IN 530745N, 012700E. - NM 1179/40. H0953/40 20.2.41 AMEND TO WK 2.25FMS IN 530718N, 012812E. - NM 350/41. H0121/40 25.5.43 EXAM'D IN 530724N, 012828E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 34, FOUL AT 36FT [MLWS]. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 21.4.43). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 4FT. - NM 1095/43. H0121/40 18.3.49 EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL. OROPESA SWEEP - CLEAR AT 48FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72 IN GEN DEPTH 76FT. SCOUR DEPTH 96FT. POSN 530720N, 012825E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 9.2.49). AMEND TO WK 8FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 595/49. H332/62 4.2.63 H4729/62 LOCATED IN 530720N, 012825E. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS. NC 105. H2496/72 5.6.72 WRECKAGE CONSISTS OF LARGE PARTS OF SHIP PROTRUDING THROUGH SAND BUT V LITTLE CAN BE IDENTIFIED. UNDERWATER VISIBILITY ABOUT 15FT. STANDS GENERALLY 8FT HIGH BUT HIGHEST POINT 12FT. NO SCOUR. GEN DEPTH 14.5FMS. (UNDERMARINE OPS, 20.5.72). NCA. 30.11.77 AMEND TO SW 14.3MTRS. NE 106. HH090/524/01 13.1.92 EXAM'D 24.7.91 IN 530719.4N, 012819.7E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.6, FOUL AT 21.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.1 IN GEN DEPTH 24.8MTRS. SCOUR 2.2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 1.6MTRS, LENGTH 115MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 004/184 DEG. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). AMEND TO SW 21.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 13.9.18 EXAM'D 30.3.18 IN 5307.331N, 0128.226E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 22.19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 111.4MTRS, WIDTH 25.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 178/358 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 119.8MTRS, 2.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 141 DEGS. WELL BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE HULL TO MARSEILLES.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 7.331 N,1 28.226 E
Asteria on Wreck Map
Asteria Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ASTERIA wreck located?
The ASTERIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 7.331 N,1 28.226 E.
How deep is the ASTERIA and where exactly is it located?
The ASTERIA lies at a depth of about 22.19 meters and is located at coordinates 53 7.331 N,1 28.226 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ASTERIA?
The seabed around the ASTERIA lies at approximately 25 meters deep.
When did the ASTERIA sink?
The ASTERIA sank on Jan 17, 1940.
When was the wreck of the ASTERIA discovered?
The wreck of the ASTERIA was discovered in 1940.
What country did the ASTERIA belong to?
The ASTERIA belonged to GR.
What cargo was the ASTERIA carrying?
The ASTERIA was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the ASTERIA?
The ASTERIA had a tonnage of 3313 tons.
What type of wreck is the ASTERIA?
The ASTERIA is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
DISPERSED