Atlantic (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Atlantic (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 59.861 N,1 19.332 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.997683
- Longitude: 1.322200
|
| Wreck Depth |
21.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
24 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
NL |
| Sonar Length |
136.4 |
| Sonar Width |
25.8 |
| Shadow Height |
3 |
| Orientation |
45 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 14, 1928
|
| Scour Dimensions |
0110.0,,005.0,225 |
| Original Detection Year |
1928 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 31, 2007 |
Surveying Details
H7778/28 18.12.28 H7778/28 18.12.28 SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION 3 MILES N OF VARNE LT. (N FORELAND RO). POSN 505925N, 011700E APPROX. H2118/61 16.11.61 H2118/61 16.11.61 EXAM'D IN 505952N, 011923E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 52FT, FOUL AT 56FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 53FT IN GEN DEPTH 85FT. SCOUR DEPTH 15FT. (HMS SCOTT, 17.4.61). INS AS WK 8FMS 4FT. - NM 1637/71. H2118/61 26.6.63 H2118/61 26.6.63 DISPERSAL CONTRACT PLACED. (TH 19.6.63). H899/64 10.3.64 H899/64 10.3.64 SALVAGE OPS. MARKED BY 4 YELLOW BUOYS. (R BEAZLEY, 19.2.64). H899/64 16.9.64 H899/64 16.9.64 WRECK DISPERSED TO A LEAST DEPTH OF 59FT MLWS. (TH, 16.9.64). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 5FT. - NM 1683/64. H1270/72 29.6.72 H1270/72 29.6.72 DISPERSED. CONTRACT WITH SALVAGE & CABLE (FOLKSTONE) LTD TO CLEAR TO 70FT. (TH, 26.6.72). 10.9.73 10.9.73 AMEND TO WK 18MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 3.10.78 H4199/78 3.10.78 LOCATED 17.10.77 IN 505950N, 011925E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 31MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.7MTRS, LENGTH 95MTRS. LYING 000/180DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2414/78. H2330/84 4.3.86 H2330/84 4.3.86 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240B). HH091/159/01 31.8.07 HH091/159/01 31.8.07 LOCATED 12.7.06 IN 5059.861N, 0119.332E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.51 IN GEN DEPTH 24.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 136.4MTRS, WIDTH 25.8MTRS, HT 3.0MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). WELL BURIED. DEEP SCOUR RUNS 110MTRS SW FROM WK. AMEND WK 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS 'BURDALE' IN FOG.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 59.861 N,1 19.332 E
Atlantic (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Atlantic (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 59.861 N,1 19.332 E.
How deep is the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 59.861 N,1 19.332 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.
When did the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) sink?
The ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 14, 1928.
When was the wreck of the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1928.
What country did the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.
What type of wreck is the ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY)?
The ATLANTIC (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
WELL BURIED, DEEP SCOUR RUNS SW