Atlas (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Atlas (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 34.624 N,0 32.96 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.577067
- Longitude: -0.549333
|
| Wreck Depth |
34 m
|
| Water Depth |
40 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ATLAS (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
66.1 m |
| Width |
10.1 m |
| Draught |
4 |
| Sonar Length |
56 |
| Sonar Width |
15 |
| Shadow Height |
9 |
| Orientation |
148 |
| Tonnage |
989 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 13, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
0045.0,,001.0, |
| Original Detection Year |
1928 |
| Last Detection Year |
2003 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 27, 2003 |
Surveying Details
H8203/19 18.8.28 WK IN 503435N, 003400W OR 5M SE OWERS LTV. H4121/76 13.1.77 EXAM'D 19.8.76 IN 503435N, 003252W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.2-5.2MTRS. LENGTH 76MTRS. LIES WNW/ESE. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (HMS FOX HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 33MTRS. BR STD. H1270/72 8.1.78 DIVED 1N 1977. LENGTH 250FT. LIES 280/100 DEGS. BOWS EASTERLY. HT 26FT. DEPTH 150FT. DECKS & SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE INTACT. SMALL WRECKAGE ON SEABED TO STBD. LARGE HOLE STBD SIDE AMIDSHIPS. NO POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION ON THIS DIVE. (M WALSH, 8.1.78). NCA. HH091/002/01 29.10.02 EXAM'D 12.7.02 IN 5034.612N, 0032.944W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 34.8, FOUL 35.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.0 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP ALONG LENGTH OF WK. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL DEFINED WK. (NP 1016, HI 1002). AMEND TO SW 34MTRS. BR STD. HH090/952/01 27.10.03 EXAM'D 4.7.03 IN 5034.624N, 0032.960W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 34.8, FOUL 35.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.8 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.0MTRS. LIES 148/328 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 952). RETAIN AS SW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1896 BY FREDERIKSTAD MEK VAERKS, FREDERIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 101HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE WARKWORTH FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED BY UB-56.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 34.624 N,0 32.96 W
Atlas (Probably) on Wreck Map
Atlas (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ATLAS (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The ATLAS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.624 N,0 32.96 W.
How deep is the ATLAS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The ATLAS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.624 N,0 32.96 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ATLAS (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the ATLAS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.
When did the ATLAS (PROBABLY) sink?
The ATLAS (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 13, 1917.
When was the wreck of the ATLAS (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the ATLAS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1928.
What country did the ATLAS (PROBABLY) belong to?
The ATLAS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the ATLAS (PROBABLY) carrying?
The ATLAS (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the ATLAS (PROBABLY)?
The ATLAS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 989 tons.
What type of wreck is the ATLAS (PROBABLY)?
The ATLAS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT & UPRIGHT, SCOUR ALONG LENGTH