Aud Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aud Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.155 N,5 37.048 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.452583
  • Longitude: -5.617467
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUD
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 94
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 150
Tonnage 1102
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2000

Surveying Details

H2959/73 12.3.75 H2959/73 12.3.75 FISHERMANS FASTENER BELIEVED WK IN 502708N, 053654W USING DECCA. (E GILES). CHART AS USC 28MTRS. NE 1149. H2979/74 16.9.77 H2979/74 16.9.77 WK REPORTED IN 502700N, 053709W EXTENDING TO 502703N, 053642W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). NC 1178. HH100/351/12 1.4.97 HH100/351/12 1.4.97 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY DIVERS IN 1983 AS 'AUD', BELL FOUND. FIXED BY DECCA IN 502709N, 053651W IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. (G J POUND, 5.3.97). NCA. HH090/799/01 20.12.00 HH090/799/01 20.12.00 EXAM'D 9.9.00 IN 5027.155N, 0537.048W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58.0 IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 94MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS WITHIN 20MTRS. IN TWO MAIN PIECES. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMEND TO WK 58MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY BERGENS M.V., BERGEN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106 HP, PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR LISBON. CARGO COAL. WAS CAPTURED & SCUTTLED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 18.

General Comments

IN TWO PIECES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 27.155 N,5 37.048 W
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FAQ

Where is the AUD wreck located?

The AUD wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.155 N,5 37.048 W.

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

The AUD lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.155 N,5 37.048 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AUD?

The seabed around the AUD lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the AUD sink?

The AUD sank on Nov 30, 1916.

When was the wreck of the AUD discovered?

The wreck of the AUD was discovered in 1916.

What country did the AUD belong to?

The AUD belonged to NO.

What cargo was the AUD carrying?

The AUD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AUD?

The AUD had a tonnage of 1102 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUD?

The AUD is classified as a steam ship.

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