Athelduchess (Forward Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Athelduchess (forward part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 44.092 N,5 39.511 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.734867
  • Longitude: -5.658517
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 144.8 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 10.7
Shadow Height 14
Orientation 170
Tonnage 8940
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1943
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H02905/43 8.1.44 H02905/43 8.1.44 POSN 040 DEG 0.5MILES FROM SMALLS LT.HOUSE. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H5001/72 19.11.80 H5001/72 19.11.80 WK EXAM'D 17.7.78 IN 514404N, 053927W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.4 IN GEN DEPTH 60-70MTRS. DCS3 HT 14MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING APPROX 170/350 DEGS ON UNEVEN SEABED OF SAND & GRAVEL WITH ROCKY OUTCROPS. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71B/78). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN IN 1928 BY W HAMILTON (1928) & CO OF PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATHER LINE LTD. M TANKER FOR VEGETABLE OIL & WINE. OIL ENGINES, TWIN SCREW. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR NEW YORK IN BALLAST. WENT ASHORE NEAR THE SMALLS LT. BROKE INTO TWO PIECES. STERN WAS BEACHED NEAR DALE, BOWS SANK.

General Comments

ON UNEVEN SEABED WITH ROCK OUTCROPS

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FAQ

Where is the ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART) wreck located?

The ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.092 N,5 39.511 W.

How deep is the ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART) and where exactly is it located?

The ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART) lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 51 44.092 N,5 39.511 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART)?

The seabed around the ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART) lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART) sink?

The ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART) sank on Aug 20, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART) discovered?

The wreck of the ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART) belong to?

The ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART)?

The ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART) had a tonnage of 8940 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART)?

The ATHELDUCHESS (FORWARD PART) is classified as a tanker.

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