Atlantis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Atlantis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.037 N,5 4.062 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.900617
  • Longitude: -5.067700
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLANTIS
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1171
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.10.18 SUNK IN 495400N, 050400W. (SPECIAL REPORT, RA FALMOUTH). 9.5.78 INS AS USC PA 60MTRS. NC 2565. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2005

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 6M E OF THE LIZARD WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BARRY TO LE HAVRE. (LL WW1). BUILT IN 1906 BY NYLANDS VAERKSTED, CHRISTIANIA, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-112 ABOUT 6 MILES OFF THE LIZARD WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BARRY TO LE HAVRE. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the ATLANTIS wreck located?

The ATLANTIS wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.037 N,5 4.062 W.

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

The ATLANTIS lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.037 N,5 4.062 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATLANTIS?

The seabed around the ATLANTIS lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the ATLANTIS sink?

The ATLANTIS sank on Oct 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ATLANTIS discovered?

The wreck of the ATLANTIS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ATLANTIS belong to?

The ATLANTIS belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ATLANTIS carrying?

The ATLANTIS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ATLANTIS?

The ATLANTIS had a tonnage of 1171 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLANTIS?

The ATLANTIS is classified as a steam ship.

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