Atle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Atle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 35.587 N,2 7.651 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.593117
  • Longitude: 2.127517
Wreck Depth 29.43 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLE
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 53.9
Sonar Width 10.7
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 172
Tonnage 1183
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 024.0,,000.2,177.0
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO DW ON 2182A AND INS DW (1914)(PA) 1408. H335/336/31 14.1.31 AMEND TO DW PA. H6565/57 20.12.57 LOCATED IN 523536N, 020742E [OGB]. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 11FMS, FOUL AT 12FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 105FT IN GEN DEPTH 20FMS. (HMS SHACKLETON, SWEEP REPORT 28.8.57). AMEND TO WK 11FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3022/57. H3730/69 30.5.69 EXAM'D IN 523547N, 020726E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 78FT IN GEN DEPTH 105FT. SEABED IS FLAT SAND. NO SCOUR. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). RETAIN AS WK 11FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4398/71 15.9.71 EXAM'D IN 523539N, 020745E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED SANDWAVES. APPEARS ABOUT 250FT LONG. LEAST DEPTH OVER SANDWAVES LESS THAN 28MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 31.5.71). AMEND TO WK 13FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2496/72 26.6.72 NOT FOUND AFTER 1.25 HOURS SEARCH BUT WRECK FOUND 300 YDS E OF BULLDOG'S POSN. LYING IN SCOUR HIGHER THAN WRECK. LIES E/W WITH BOWS E. ON STARBOARD SIDE & INTACT WITH ANCHORS BUT REST OF HULL TWISTED TO UPRIGHT & NO MORE THAN 8FT HIGH. (UNDERMARINE OPS, 20.6.72). 5.4.72 AMEND TO WK 29MTRS. NC 1543. 21.11.72 SHOWN IN 523539N, 020736E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954 [REC'D 7.11.72]. H4004/73 11.9.73 SWEPT CLEAR 28.0MTRS, FOUL 29.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE). AMEND TO SW 28MTRS. BR STD. HH090/616/01 24.10.94 EXAM'D 8.7.94 IN 523533.6N, 020746.0E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 29.1, FOUL 29.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.4 IN GEN DEPTH 34.0MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. IN LEE OF LARGE SANDWAVE TO THE SOUTH. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND TO SW 29MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2017/000067039 7.8.17 EXAM'D 16.3.17: IN 5235.587N, 0207.651E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 29.43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS, LENGTH 53.9MTRS, WIDTH 10.7MTRS, HEIGHT 5.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 172/352 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 24MTRS, 0.24MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 177 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND NDW 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2017

Circumstances of loss

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FAQ

Where is the ATLE wreck located?

The ATLE wreck is located at coordinates 52 35.587 N,2 7.651 E.

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

The ATLE lies at a depth of about 29.43 meters and is located at coordinates 52 35.587 N,2 7.651 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ATLE?

The seabed around the ATLE lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the ATLE sink?

The ATLE sank on Nov 8, 1914.

When was the wreck of the ATLE discovered?

The wreck of the ATLE was discovered in 1914.

What country did the ATLE belong to?

The ATLE belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the ATLE?

The ATLE had a tonnage of 1183 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLE?

The ATLE is classified as a steam ship.

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