Australbush (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Australbush (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 12.13 N,4 5.249 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.202167
- Longitude: -4.087483
|
| Wreck Depth |
49.06 m
|
| Water Depth |
56 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
119 |
| Sonar Width |
25.9 |
| Shadow Height |
6.31 |
| Orientation |
202 |
| Tonnage |
4398 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 13, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2020 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 27, 2022 |
Surveying Details
H4267/70 20.8.70 WRECK FOUND IN 29FMS IN 501218N, 040506W [OGB] USING DECCA. POSSIBLY 'AUSTRALBUSH', KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE 'COAL BOAT'. (D T B CALKIN, 18.8.70). CHART AS NDW. NC 1613. H4267/70 7.12.70 WK REPD IN 501215N, 040510W [OGB] USING DECCA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). OBVIOUSLY SAME WRECK AS IN 501218N, 040506W ABOVE. NCA. H3950/70 11.5.71 WK IN 501211N, 040508W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 47.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56.0MTRS, ABOUT 350FT LONG. LYING 020/200DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HN 1/71, 15.4.71). NC 1267. H1280/76/31 26.3.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 501217N, 040511W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DATED 29.1.7). NCA. H1946/80 24.8.81 EXAM'D 26.3.81 IN 501212N, 040515W USING HIFIX 6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9MTRS. LYING 010/190DEGS. ABOUT 120MTRS LONG. (HMS FOX, HI 16). CHART AS WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. R/P. H5982/82 8.4.83 WK SHOWN IN 501255N, 040454W [OGB], USING DECCA, ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)4 [1982 EDN]. NCA. SEP 2021/000052671 7.10.20 EXAM�D 2020; IN 5012.130N, 0405.249W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. LENGTH 119MTRS, WIDTH 25.9MTRS, HT 6.31MTRS. ORIENTATION 202/022 DEGS. UPRIGHT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679 - H525-17594). AMEND NDW 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, WHILE EN ROUTE LE HAVRE TO BARRY. (WW1SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 12.13 N,4 5.249 W
Australbush (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Australbush (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.13 N,4 5.249 W.
How deep is the AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49.06 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.13 N,4 5.249 W.
How deep is the seabed around the AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 56 meters deep.
When did the AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) sink?
The AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 13, 1917.
When was the wreck of the AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY)?
The AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4398 tons.
What type of wreck is the AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY)?
The AUSTRALBUSH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT. KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE 'COAL BOAT'