Augustenburg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Augustenburg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.176 N,1 3.415 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.236267
  • Longitude: -1.056917
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUGUSTENBURG
Type carrier
Flag DE
Length 107 m
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 14.5
Orientation 65
Tonnage 3639
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1962
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0050.0,,000.2,
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2007

Surveying Details

H1900/62 17.5.62 H1900/62 17.5.62 WK IN 501407N, 010345W [OGB]. MINIMUM PROJECTION FROM BOTTOM 30FT, MAXIMUM 48FT IN 40FMS. LEAST DEPTH OVERWRECK THEREFORE 32FMS. WK APPEARED TO BE LYING ON ITS BEAM. (HMS DUNDAS AND THV SIREN). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 14.8.74 14.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC 40MTRS. NC 2450. HH090/962/01 11.12.02 HH090/962/01 11.12.02 EXAM'D 29.7.02 IN 5014.176N, 0103.415W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55.9 IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. SCOUR 0.2MTR DEEP EXTENDS 50MTRS ALONG 065/245 DEGS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS. DCS3 HT 14.5MTRS. LIES 065/245 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, PROBABLY ON ITS SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO WK 55MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1933 BY A/B GOTAVERKEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M S AUGUSTENBURG. TWIN 7 CYLINDER, 2 STROKE OIL ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR HAMBURG. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH DANISH MV COLORADO. CREW RECOVERED BY COLORADO. (LL & SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the AUGUSTENBURG wreck located?

The AUGUSTENBURG wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.176 N,1 3.415 W.

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

The AUGUSTENBURG lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 50 14.176 N,1 3.415 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AUGUSTENBURG?

The seabed around the AUGUSTENBURG lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the AUGUSTENBURG sink?

The AUGUSTENBURG sank on Apr 18, 1962.

When was the wreck of the AUGUSTENBURG discovered?

The wreck of the AUGUSTENBURG was discovered in 1962.

What country did the AUGUSTENBURG belong to?

The AUGUSTENBURG belonged to DE.

What cargo was the AUGUSTENBURG carrying?

The AUGUSTENBURG was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the AUGUSTENBURG?

The AUGUSTENBURG had a tonnage of 3639 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUGUSTENBURG?

The AUGUSTENBURG is classified as a carrier.

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