Australier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Australier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.136 N,0 55.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.818933
  • Longitude: 0.923333
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUSTRALIER
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 105.5 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3687
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2016

Surveying Details

20.9.72 TORPEDOED IN POSN 214DEGS, 6M DUNGENESS LT. (LL AND DODS). POSN 504906N, 005530E FOR FILING ONLY. H4959/73 9.4.75 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND SOUNDING BY 772 E/S. NOT FOUND DURING AREA SWEEP. NO CLOSE SEARCH. GENERAL SEA BED DEPTH BY E/S 36MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMENDED TO ABEY. 9.10.00 AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2015/000083464 13.2.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1906 BY BARTRAM & SONS AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY LLOYD ROYAL BELGE, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 57 6M SW BY S OF DUNGENESS WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BILBAO TO TEES. 5 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & DODS). [SEE ALSO WK 20594].

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FAQ

Where is the AUSTRALIER wreck located?

The AUSTRALIER wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.136 N,0 55.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AUSTRALIER?

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

When did the AUSTRALIER sink?

The AUSTRALIER sank on Apr 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the AUSTRALIER discovered?

The wreck of the AUSTRALIER was discovered in 1918.

What country did the AUSTRALIER belong to?

The AUSTRALIER belonged to BE.

What cargo was the AUSTRALIER carrying?

The AUSTRALIER was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the AUSTRALIER?

The AUSTRALIER had a tonnage of 3687 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUSTRALIER?

The AUSTRALIER is classified as a steam ship.

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