Atlantis (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Atlantis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.782 N,4 53.209 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.913033
  • Longitude: -4.886817
Wreck Depth 76 m
Water Depth 81 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 68.1 m
Width 10.3 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 156
Tonnage 1171
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1918
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2005

Surveying Details

H3895/74 19.9.74 H3895/74 19.9.74 WK IN 495444N, 045317W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT. LIES 160/340DEGS. DCS3 HT APPROX 8MTRS. (HMS HECATE, HI 1/74). COULD BE GANYMEADE. CHART AS WK 75.0MTRS (41 FMS). - NM 1871/74. H1288/76 1.10.76 H1288/76 1.10.76 WK LOCATED. LYING APPROX SE/NW. (K S MCGREGOR, TRAWLER SKIPPER, HELSTON, CORNWALL, 27.8.76). NCA. H1309/75 6.7.76 H1309/75 6.7.76 WK LOCATED IN LISTED POSN BY DECCA. (CPO CAKEBREAD, RNAS CULDROSE). NCA. HH091/059/01 6.4.05 HH091/059/01 6.4.05 EXAM'D 21.8.04 IN 4954.782N, 0453.209W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 76.8 IN GEN DEPTH 81.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS. LIES 156/336 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 76MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 5.9.05 HH100/351/21 5.9.05 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS A LARGE DEGRADED COLLIER, UPRIGHT IN GEN DEPTH 85MTRS. TWO FWD AND TWO STERN HOLDS, EACH WITH A DISTINCTIVE SMALL HATCH TO THE SIDE. ONE OR TWO BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. ORIGINALLY FITTED WITH A FOUR BLADED PROPELLER BUT ALL BLADES NOW MISSING. FORMAST STILL STANDS. BOW BROKEN ON THE PORT SIDE WITH A LARGE DANFORTH ANCHOR STILL IN THE HAWSE. BRASS TELEGRAPH HEAD RECOVERED WHICH INDICATES A SCANDANAVIAN ORIGIN. POSSIBLY THE 'ATLANTIS'. (G FFOULKES-JONES, EMAIL DTD 1.9.05).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY NYLANDS VERSTED CHRISTIANA, NORWAY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A-S SVOLDER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 121NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED BY UB 112. TWO MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.782 N,4 53.209 W.

How deep is the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 76 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.782 N,4 53.209 W.

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

The seabed around the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 81 meters deep.

When did the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 3, 1918.

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

The wreck of the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY)?

The ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1171 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY)?

The ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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