Auspicious Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Auspicious Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.481 N,3 17.329 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.541350
  • Longitude: -3.288817
Wreck Depth 8.6 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUSPICIOUS
Type pilot boat
Flag GB
Tonnage 75
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1895
Original Detection Year 1895
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 1, 1977

Surveying Details

H3906/59 21.12.59 H3906/59 21.12.59 WK 5FMS IN 533228N, 031715W. (K2184). - NM 1199/64. 11.4.73 11.4.73 MASTS REMOVED 18.3.1895. WK DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB 1 & 2.4.1895. DEPTH 30FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533228N, 031715W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 24.3.75 24.3.75 SHOWN AS WK 8.6MTRS [LAT] ON SURVEY K3500/KF NO 10. NC 1951.

Circumstances of loss

SANK ABOUT 1M NE FROM THE BAR LTV AFTER COLLISION WITH SS 'DYNAMIC'.

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FAQ

Where is the AUSPICIOUS wreck located?

The AUSPICIOUS wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.481 N,3 17.329 W.

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

The AUSPICIOUS lies at a depth of about 8.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.481 N,3 17.329 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AUSPICIOUS?

The seabed around the AUSPICIOUS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the AUSPICIOUS sink?

The AUSPICIOUS sank on Mar 17, 1895.

When was the wreck of the AUSPICIOUS discovered?

The wreck of the AUSPICIOUS was discovered in 1895.

What country did the AUSPICIOUS belong to?

The AUSPICIOUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AUSPICIOUS?

The AUSPICIOUS had a tonnage of 75 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUSPICIOUS?

The AUSPICIOUS is classified as a pilot boat.

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