Austria (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Austria (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.043 N,5 32.368 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.217383
  • Longitude: -5.539467
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 78.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.7
Shadow Height 3
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1907
Original Detection Year 1907
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2006

Surveying Details

H2959/73 11.7.73 H2959/73 11.7.73 STRONG MAGNETOMETER READINGS IN THIS VICINITY. POSN NOT YET OBTAINED. POSSIBLY BESSEMER CITY OR AUSTRIA. TO BE EXAMINED LATER. (E GILES, 21.6.73). HH100/351/14 13.11.98 HH100/351/14 13.11.98 DIVED IN 501300.5N, 053218.5W [OGB] USING GPS. MUCH SCATTERED WRECKAGE BOTH FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS. PLATING, GIRDERS, BOLLARDS ETC COVER A WIDE AREA. NOT CONSIDERED A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE SHORE. (G J LOCKETT, 11.11.98). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 26.7.06 26.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5013.043N, 0532.368W. BA 1168 [3RD EDN, JULY '02]. 14.12.09 14.12.09 MEASURED TO STAND 3MTRS ABOVE BOTTOM IN GEN DEPTH 3-12MTRS. SMASHED UP AND SCATTERED. ROCKS ARE GENERALLY HIGHER THAN WRECKAGE. CONSIDER THAT THIS IS LIKELY TO BE AUSTRIA. (G J LOCKETT, REPORT DTD 5.12.09). 14.12.11 14.12.11 LOCATED 30.1.11 BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. SLIGHT ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-NICHOLAS VAGLIANO. BUILT IN 1883 BY BARTRAM, HASWELL & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DE NAV, INTERNACIONAL, BILBAO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 192 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKSON, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR NANTES. (SIBI).

General Comments

SCATTERED WRECKAGE, V CLOSE TO SHORE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 13.043 N,5 32.368 W
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FAQ

Where is the AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.043 N,5 32.368 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 9, 1907.

When was the wreck of the AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1907.

What country did the AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to ES.

What cargo was the AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY)?

The AUSTRIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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