Aulton (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aulton (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 46.847 N,1 43.794 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.780783
  • Longitude: -1.729900
Wreck Depth 71.78 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AULTON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 55.7 m
Width 8.4 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 58
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 116
Tonnage 634
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 049.0,012.0,078.9,124.0
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details SINKING POSN APPROX 9 M SE BY E 0.5 E FROM BERWICK HR. GIVES POSN 554430N, 014300W. (MASTER B.O.T). H066/45 7.4.45 RAUM 22 (?) IN POSN 554700N, 014400W. (ROSYTH LIST). AUBD 311/9 LENGTH 150FT, BREADTH 35FT, DIRECTION 045/225 DEGS. (C IN C ROSYTH). 6.6.72 INS AS NDWPA. LC 1192. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 160. H4271/71 17.2.78 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1407. 18.6.01 LOCATED IN 5546.845N, 0147.792W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71.1 IN GEN DEPTH 78MTRS. HT 7.3MTRS. (GARDLINE, HN DTD 16.6.01). AMEND TO WK 71MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/915/01 17.1.02 EXAM'D 22.4.01 IN 5546.842N, 0143.792E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71.1 IN GEN DEPTH 78.6MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS EXTENDS 3MTRS TOWARDS 295 DEGS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.3MTRS. NO DEBRIS. LIES 115/295 DEGS WITH BOWS 115 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 915). - NM 1098/02. 18.10.13 UPRIGHT. FWD HOLD AND BOW COLLAPSED OUTWARDS. (DIVER MAGAZINE, NOV 2013). NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 1.4.21 EXAM'D 5.6.19 IN 5546.847N, 0143.794W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 78MTRS, LENGTH 58MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 116/296 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENTIONS LENGTH 49MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, 78.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 124 DEGS. WK UPRIGHT, INTACT AND ITS FORWARD PARTIALLY COLLAPSED AND BURIED. (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND NDW 71MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2021

Circumstances of loss

EX-GYPSY, EX-ARDENZE, EX- MELFORD. BUILT IN 1899 BY R WILLIAMSON & SON, WORKINGTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ADAM BROS, ABERDEEN. ONE BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SEAHAM FOR ABERDEEN. TORPEDOED BY UB 83.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, FWD PART COLLAPSED OUTWARDS, BOWS ESE

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FAQ

Where is the AULTON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AULTON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 46.847 N,1 43.794 W.

How deep is the AULTON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AULTON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 71.78 meters and is located at coordinates 55 46.847 N,1 43.794 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AULTON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AULTON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the AULTON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The AULTON (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the AULTON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AULTON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the AULTON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AULTON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AULTON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The AULTON (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AULTON (POSSIBLY)?

The AULTON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 634 tons.

What type of wreck is the AULTON (POSSIBLY)?

The AULTON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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