Astrologer Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Astrologer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 25.559 N,1 48.405 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.425983
- Longitude: 1.806750
|
| Wreck Depth |
17.06 m
|
| Water Depth |
20 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ASTROLOGER |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
64 m |
| Width |
9.1 m |
| Draught |
5.2 |
| Sonar Length |
32.5 |
| Sonar Width |
8.8 |
| Shadow Height |
3.5 |
| Orientation |
40 |
| Tonnage |
912 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods,coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 26, 1916
|
| Bottom Texture |
4/1 |
| Original Detection Year |
1916 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 24, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H3964/16 SANK IN 522530N, 014830E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - FNM 504B ISSUED. REPD IN POSN 5M SSE FROM LOWESTOFT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H6391/19 SANK IN 522530N, 014750E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 1923 AMEND TO NDW. BA 1543. H2615/28 28.4.28 LOCATED ON 21.3.25 IN 522520N, 014749E. LEAST DEPTH 47FT. (TH, 26.4.28). AMEND TO WK 47FT(1916) IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H03774/45 1.4.46 LEAST DEPTH OVER WRECK 9FMS 1FT. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY [E7604], 1945). AMEND TO WK 56FT. LC 1543. 31.7.74 NOW CHARTED AS WK 16.4 MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543, NC 1504 & NE 1536. H4658/71 29.11.77 LOCATED BY DCS3 & E/S IN 522531N,014831E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. NOT CLOSELY EXAMINED. RATHER POOR 'UNWRECKLIKE' DCS3 TRACE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, R-OF-S 25.10.77). NCA. H1942/80 31.8.82 EXAM'D 24.2.82 IN 522532N, 014831E USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.5 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 4.9MTRS, LENGTH 27.4MTRS, BEAM 6.72MTRS. LYING 034/214DEGS, BOWS SW, ON SIDE OF LARGE SANDWAVE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5225.559N, 0148.405E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 32.5MTRS, WIDTH 8.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 040/220 DEGS. WRECK IS ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED IN A SANDWAVE. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 17MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY MINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LEITH TO DUNKIRK. (LL WW1).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 25.559 N,1 48.405 E
Astrologer on Wreck Map
Astrologer Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ASTROLOGER wreck located?
The ASTROLOGER wreck is located at coordinates 52 25.559 N,1 48.405 E.
How deep is the ASTROLOGER and where exactly is it located?
The ASTROLOGER lies at a depth of about 17.06 meters and is located at coordinates 52 25.559 N,1 48.405 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ASTROLOGER?
The seabed around the ASTROLOGER lies at approximately 20 meters deep.
When did the ASTROLOGER sink?
The ASTROLOGER sank on Jun 26, 1916.
When was the wreck of the ASTROLOGER discovered?
The wreck of the ASTROLOGER was discovered in 1916.
What country did the ASTROLOGER belong to?
The ASTROLOGER belonged to GB.
What cargo was the ASTROLOGER carrying?
The ASTROLOGER was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.
What was the tonnage of the ASTROLOGER?
The ASTROLOGER had a tonnage of 912 tons.
What type of wreck is the ASTROLOGER?
The ASTROLOGER is classified as a steam ship.