Aurora Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aurora Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 44.924 N,1 7.865 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.748733
  • Longitude: -1.131083
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AURORA
Type steam ship
Length 79.2 m
Width 11 m
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 160
Tonnage 1717
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1885
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H460/67 29.3.67 H460/67 29.3.67 WK LOCATED IN 544452N, 010743W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 73FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 105 IN GEN DEPTH 121FT. SCOUR DEPTH 123FT. (HMS ECHO, HI 42/66). INS AS WK 17FMS. BR STD. H2189/71 1.8.72 H2189/71 1.8.72 POSN 544452N, 010743W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.2 IN GEN DEPTH 36.8MTRS. (HMS EGERIA). NCA. 15.5.73 15.5.73 AMEND TO WK 28MTRS. NC 2567. H460/67 24.12.76 H460/67 24.12.76 AMEND TO SW 22MTRS (12FMS).- NM 71/77. H1921/77 27.4.77 H1921/77 27.4.77 WK EXAM'D 10.3.77 IN 544456N, 010747W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.0 IN GEN DEPTH 34 TO 35MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEG, APPARENTLY BROKEN UP OR PARTIALLY BURIED. (HMS FOX, HI 46/77). AMEND TO WK 27MTRS. - NM 1093/77. H6330/87 4.11.88 H6330/87 4.11.88 EXAM'D 26.8.88 IN 544455N, 010746W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [6 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 29.4, FOUL AT 29.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.4 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 36.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS. SCATTERED WRECKAGE COVERING AREA 70 X 20MTRS WITH ORIENTATION 160/340 DEG. DISTINCTIVE SCOUR AT N END. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). AMEND TO SW 29.5MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 13.5.93 HH100/351/06 13.5.93 DIVED ON IN 544454.5N, 010752W [WGD] USING GPS. IDENTIFIED AS THE AURORA BY NAME ON BELL. SANK IN 1885. ENGINE AND BOILER LIE ON STBD SIDE. BOW AND STERN COLLAPSED. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1883 BY RAYLTON & DIXON & CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EBDY, BACKLIN & CO, WEST HARTELPOOL. COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HARTELPOOL FOR SAVANNAH. FOUNDERED AFTER STRIKING ROCKS WHILE OUTBOUND. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

BOW & STERN COLLAPSED, ENGINE & BOILER ON THEIR SIDES

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FAQ

Where is the AURORA wreck located?

The AURORA wreck is located at coordinates 54 44.924 N,1 7.865 W.

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

The AURORA lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 44.924 N,1 7.865 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AURORA?

The seabed around the AURORA lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the AURORA sink?

The AURORA sank on Nov 25, 1885.

When was the wreck of the AURORA discovered?

The wreck of the AURORA was discovered in 1967.

What cargo was the AURORA carrying?

The AURORA was carrying fertiliser: natural and products,coal.

What was the tonnage of the AURORA?

The AURORA had a tonnage of 1717 tons.

What type of wreck is the AURORA?

The AURORA is classified as a steam ship.

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