Atlas (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Atlas (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 48.174 N,0 55.15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.802900
  • Longitude: -0.919167
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLAS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Length 99 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 120
Tonnage 3090
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 1918 FOLLOWING FOUR POSNS REPORTED - (A) 8 MILES E (MAG) FROM TEES FAIRWAY BUOY [POSN OF TORPEDOING]; (B) 543945N, 005400W [MASTER], (C) 10 MILES ESE FROM HARTLEPOOL; (D) 544800N, 005800W [VAEC, AP REPORT]. H6331/87 2.2.89 WK EXAM'D 13.6.88 IN 544810N, 005503W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, BREADTH 20MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEG. APPEARS RATHER DILAPIDATED AND TO BE FRACTURED ACROSS NEAR NW END. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY WILLIAM GREY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RICKINSON, SONS & CO, WEST HARTELPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 260 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARING ENGINEERING WORKS LTD, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE MURMASK FOR MIDDLESBROUGH WITH A CARGO OF IRON ORE. TORPEDOED BY UC-71. (WRECKSITE & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, BROKEN AT NW END

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 48.174 N,0 55.15 W
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FAQ

Where is the ATLAS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ATLAS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 48.174 N,0 55.15 W.

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

The ATLAS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 54 48.174 N,0 55.15 W.

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

The seabed around the ATLAS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the ATLAS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ATLAS (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 14, 1918.

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

The wreck of the ATLAS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What was the tonnage of the ATLAS (POSSIBLY)?

The ATLAS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3090 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLAS (POSSIBLY)?

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

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