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
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.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2022

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, WHILE EN ROUTE LE HAVRE TO BARRY. (WW1SL).

General Comments

UPRIGHT. KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE 'COAL BOAT'

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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.

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