Athen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Athen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20.788 N,2 27.396 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.346467
  • Longitude: -2.456600
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHEN
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 69.5 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 85
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 72
Tonnage 2199
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1906
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2003

Surveying Details

H3259/44 H3259/44 PLYMOUTH LIST OF NON SUBS. AUBD 303/35 SONAR CONTACT (PA) 502036N, 022800W. 22.7.55 22.7.55 WK 23FMS 0FT IN 502044N, 022718W. (HMS SCOTT 1954). BR STD. H4007/59 10.2.60 H4007/59 10.2.60 WK CONFIRMED BY A/S. POSN 502040N 022718W. (HM BASE, PORTLAND 13.7.59). H2291/64 18.5.65 H2291/64 18.5.65 EXAM'D IN 502041N, 022738W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 141 IN GEN DEPTH 174FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED COARSE SAND. SONAR RETURN STRONG FROM E & MEDIUM FROM S. (HMS SCOTT, 18.5.64). AMEND TO WK 23FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 907/65. H3950/70 24.5.71 H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO WK 42MTRS. NC 3315. 22.7.87 22.7.87 WK IN 502028N, 022733W IS REPORTED TO BE THE ATHEN. (M SKELSEY). HH100/351/10 8.9.95 HH100/351/10 8.9.95 THIS IS THE WRECK OF THE 'ATHEN'. IDENTIFIED BY THE 'H.A.P.A.G' CREST ON CROCKERY. THE WRECK IS UPRIGHT. (A DUNSTER). HH100/351/11 4.9.96 HH100/351/11 4.9.96 HULL IS INTACT BUT DECKS HAVE COLLAPSED. HULL CONTAINS NUMEROUS 'PATENT CARDIFF' FUEL BLOCKS. VESSEL IDENTIFIED BY HAPAG POTTERY. (N R CHIPCHASE). HH090/961/01 8.12.03 HH090/961/01 8.12.03 EXAM'D 22.7.03 IN 5020.788N, 0227.396W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.0 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LIES 072/252 DEGS WITH BOWS ?TOWARDS 072 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 45MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1894 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO, STOCKTON ON TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H.A.P.A.G. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 210NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR RIO GRANDE DE SUL. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS THOR. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS ENE

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FAQ

Where is the ATHEN wreck located?

The ATHEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.788 N,2 27.396 W.

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

The ATHEN lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 20.788 N,2 27.396 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHEN?

The seabed around the ATHEN lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the ATHEN sink?

The ATHEN sank on Mar 18, 1906.

When was the wreck of the ATHEN discovered?

The wreck of the ATHEN was discovered in 1955.

What country did the ATHEN belong to?

The ATHEN belonged to DE.

What cargo was the ATHEN carrying?

The ATHEN was carrying coal,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the ATHEN?

The ATHEN had a tonnage of 2199 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHEN?

The ATHEN is classified as a steam ship.

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