Atos (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Atos (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 4.109 N,7 1.719 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.068483
  • Longitude: -7.028650
Wreck Depth 88 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATOS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 89 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 120
Tonnage 2161
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2013

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 POSN 560000N, 070000W APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). NCA. H2317/85 2.12.85 H2317/85 2.12.85 WK EXAM'D 3.7.85 IN 560407N, 070140W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 88 IN GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HEIGHT 1.5MTRS, LENGTH 80-90MTRS, WIDTH 7-8MTRS. HAS LITTLE HEIGHT & IS LYING 120/300DEGS, EITHER IN TWO PARTS OR WITH CENTRE SECTION COVERED WITH SEDIMENT. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 262B). BR STD. 28.1.13 28.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 5604.109N, 0701.719W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 57. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A BORJESSON. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL & GLASGOW TO PETSAMO.

General Comments

PROBABLY IN TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 4.109 N,7 1.719 W
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FAQ

Where is the ATOS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ATOS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 4.109 N,7 1.719 W.

How deep is the ATOS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ATOS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 88 meters and is located at coordinates 56 4.109 N,7 1.719 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATOS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ATOS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the ATOS (PROBABLY) sink?

The ATOS (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ATOS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ATOS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ATOS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ATOS (PROBABLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the ATOS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ATOS (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ATOS (PROBABLY)?

The ATOS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2161 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATOS (PROBABLY)?

The ATOS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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