Atos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Atos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.702 N,7 19.849 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.945033
  • Longitude: -7.330817
Wreck Depth 108 m
Water Depth 117 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATOS
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 89 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2161
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4847/71 10.5.72 H4847/71 10.5.72 WK IN 495640N, 071948W [OGB] USING DECCA. SEABED 384FT. HT OF WRECK 24FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS, NO.52, 13.4.72). CHART AS WK 59FMS [108MTRS]. BR STD. 19.7.07 19.7.07 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 0.5 MILES. (D BRYDON, LTR DTD 17.7.07). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 1978

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LIVERPOOL & GLASGOW TO PETSAMO. 1 LIFE LOST. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the ATOS wreck located?

The ATOS wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.702 N,7 19.849 W.

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

The ATOS lies at a depth of about 108 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.702 N,7 19.849 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATOS?

The seabed around the ATOS lies at approximately 117 meters deep.

When did the ATOS sink?

The ATOS sank on Aug 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ATOS discovered?

The wreck of the ATOS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ATOS belong to?

The ATOS belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the ATOS?

The ATOS had a tonnage of 2161 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATOS?

The ATOS is classified as a steam ship.

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