Athelstane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Athelstane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 35.143 N,0 47.046 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.585717
  • Longitude: -0.784100
Wreck Depth 33.38 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHELSTANE
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 71.5
Sonar Width 33
Shadow Height 4.52
Orientation 130
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H604/18 POSN 543530N, 004730W, APPROX. - FNM 97/18. H4653/18 10.8.18 NO LONGER CONSIDERED A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (SNO TYNE). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW (PA) (1918). 3.4.74 AMEND TO USCPA 18MTRS. NC 134. H5103/83 22.9.86 FF IN 543530N, 004740W. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET - WHITBY AREA). H1310/86/34 18.12.86 WK LOCATED IN 543457N, 004642W. ENTIRELY COLLAPSED TO SEABED OTHER THAN ENGINES AND BOILERS. LENGTH 200FT, BEAM 30FT, APPROX. 2 CYLINDER ENGINE, 2 BOILERS. LEAST DEPTH 37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS (MHWS). (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCT'N 6MTRS. AMEND TO WK 31MTRS. BR STD. H6331/87 19.1.89 EXAM'D 21.7.88 IN 543508N, 004657W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 33.1, FOUL 33.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 37 TO 38MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEG, VERY DECAYED AND COVERING AREA 75 X 20-28MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO SW 33MTRS. - NM 596/89. HH100/351/09 9.6.95 TWO BOILERS, FOUR FURNACES. COMPOUND ENGINE. PORT BOILER TWISTED AROUND AND PUSHED BACK TOWARDS THE ENGINE. SMALL DONKEY BETWEEN THE BOILERS. LONG PROP SHAFT AFT TO A LARGE STEEL PROPELLOR, STANDING UP IN PLACE. NO MUCH FWD OF THE ENGINE AND NO EVIDENCE OF A BOW. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). 27.8.08 BELL LOCATED 3.8.08 BY JULIA RACEY. BELL CONCRETED TO THE BOW WINCH. NAME GIVEN AS 'ATHELSTANE'. (A C JACKSON, 27.8.08). NCA. SEP 2015/000095701 1.6.15 EXAM'D BY BDC 34.32MTRS IN 5435.144N, 0047.046W [WGD]. NFS. (CEFAS SURVEY, DS9). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 06.01.17; IN 5435.143N, 0047.046W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.38MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS, LENGTH 71.5MTRS, WIDTH 33MTRS, HEIGHT 4.52MTRS, ORIENTATION 130/310 DEGS. WRECK IS WELL BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2017

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the ATHELSTANE wreck located?

The ATHELSTANE wreck is located at coordinates 54 35.143 N,0 47.046 W.

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

The ATHELSTANE lies at a depth of about 33.38 meters and is located at coordinates 54 35.143 N,0 47.046 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHELSTANE?

The seabed around the ATHELSTANE lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ATHELSTANE discovered?

The wreck of the ATHELSTANE was discovered in 1918.

What type of wreck is the ATHELSTANE?

The ATHELSTANE is classified as a steam ship.

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