Atlantic (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Atlantic (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 9.52 N,2 58.38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.158667
  • Longitude: -2.973000
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY)
Type barque
Flag NO
Shadow Height 1
Tonnage 613
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo water
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1885
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2007
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 17.5.07 AN AREA OF TIMBER WRECKAGE, SOME COVERED IN SAND, IRON RIBS, A LARGE WINDLASS [HIGHEST PART STANDING 1MTR], TWO IRON HAWSPIPES, IN 5909.52N, 0258.38W [WGD]. DEBRIS COVERS AN AREA 30 X 20MTRS. (K HEATH, E-MAIL DTD 20.2.07) NCA, BA 2249 STS.
Last Amended Date May 17, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1856 IN LULEAA, SWEDEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY L.J. DAHL, TONSBERG. ON PASSAGE RISOR TO BELFAST. RAN AGROUND BETWEEN ROUSAY AND EGILSAY IN NNW FORCE 11 WINDS. (K HEATH & SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 59 9.52 N,2 58.38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 21, 1885.

When was the wreck of the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2007.

What country did the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) was carrying water.

What was the tonnage of the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY)?

The ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 613 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY)?

The ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barque.

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