Australier (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Australier (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.223 N,0 52.714 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.770383
  • Longitude: 0.878567
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.5 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 108
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 175
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
Scour Dimensions 0280.0,,002.0,051
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source diver
Surveying Details TORPEDOED IN POSN 214 DEGS, DUNGENESS LT 6 MILES. (LL & DODS). HH100/351/01 15.9.89 HH100/351/01 15.9.89 LARGE WK LOCATED IN 504604N, 005300E [OGB] USING DECCA. LIES ON PORT SIDE ON A VERY STEEP SAND BANK WITH BOW HEADING 130DEGS. BEAM APPROX 60FT. (J S BLIGHT, 25.8.89). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/02 12.1.90 HH100/351/02 12.1.90 LOCATED AGAIN ON 11.12.89 IN 504617.5N, 005238.5E [OGB] USING DECCA. LIES ON EDGE OF A TROUGH, RUNNING APPROX NW/SE, WITH GREATEST DEPTH 59MTRS. DEPTH OBTAINED OVER WK WAS 42MTRS & THAT OVER CREST OF ADJACENT BANK WAS 37MTRS. (J S BLIGHT, 3.1.90). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/06 17.3.93 HH100/351/06 17.3.93 LARGE WK LOCATED IN 1986 IN 504606.5N, 005252E [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 110FT. LIES SE/NE ON SIDE OF BANK WHICH DROPS FROM DEPTH 120FT TO 180FT. (P J BATT, 23.2.93). AMEND TO WK PA 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1139/93. 14.10.93 14.10.93 LOCATED IN 504610N, 005250E [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS ABOUT 15FT HIGH. (C MARTIN, TELECON 13.10.93). NCA. HH090/611/01 6.12.94 HH090/611/01 6.12.94 EXAM'D IN 504612.9N, 005242.4E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.4MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). NCA. HH090/611/01 25.1.95 HH090/611/01 25.1.95 EXAM'D 3.10.94 IN 504612.9N, 005242.4E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.4 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10.5MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 15-20MTRS. LIES 150/330DEGS. INTACT. SITS ON SIDE OF TROUGH SOME 20MTRS DEEP. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). BR STD. HH091/159/01 3.7.07 HH091/159/01 3.7.07 EXAM'D 7.11.06 IN 5046.223N, 0052.714E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.71 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. SCOUR EXTENDS 280MTRS TOWARDS 051 DEGS AND 30MTRS TOWARDS 225 DEGS. LENGTH 108MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 10MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS WITH BOWS S. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT, UPRIGHT. CLOSE E OF ENCROACHING SANDBANK. AMEND WK 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX-ALDERGATE. BUILT IN 1906 BY BARTRAM & SONS OF SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLIER SS CO. HOME PORT LONDON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 315 HP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR MIDDLESBOROUGH. CARGO IRON ORE. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UB 57. 5 LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOW S, CLOSE E OF ENCROACHING SANDBANK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 46.223 N,0 52.714 E
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FAQ

Where is the AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.223 N,0 52.714 E.

How deep is the AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.223 N,0 52.714 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY) sink?

The AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1989.

What country did the AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY) carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY)?

The AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3687 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY)?

The AUSTRALIER (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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