Avance (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Avance (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 13.222 N,0 11.595 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.220367
  • Longitude: -0.193250
Wreck Depth 31.2 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVANCE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 78 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 68.2
Sonar Width 11.8
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 2
Tonnage 1585
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,timber,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1918
Scour Dimensions 035.8,,000.4,002.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2016

Surveying Details

H3873/18 29.6.18 POSN 541100N, 000945W, APPROX. (SNO GRANTON - AP REPORT). H3873/18 29.6.18 NO OBSTN FOUND IN ABOVE POSN. (VAEC). 28.6.18 SANK 0.5M W OF L BUOY - OFF FILEY. (FLAG CAPT). ACCEPTED POSN. ALSO GIVEN AS 541400N, 001300W. (CAPT (D), VAEC REPORT). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW (PA) (1918) IN 541145N, 001100W ON 1191. 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 129. 5.12.74 AMEND TO USCPA 15MTRS. NC 129. 27.6.86 WRECK LOCATED IN POSN 541316N, 001116.5W. (GARDLINE SURVEY, TELECON). AMEND TO USC 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/06 16.3.93 WK OF 'ADVANCE' LOCATED IN 541312.5N, 001127.5W [OGB] USING GPS. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). NCA. HH090/730/01 19.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). 19.11.97 POSN AMENDED TO THAT OF JACKSON 1993. BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 07.06.16 EXAM'D 17.02.16 IN 5413.222N, 0011.595W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 68.2MTRS, WIDTH 11.8MTRS, HT 7.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 002/182. SCOUR LENGTH 35.8MTRS, 0.4MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 179DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, FULLY INTACT. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 88. WAS ON PASSAGE GOTEBORG TO HULL.

General Comments

Appears intact

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FAQ

Where is the AVANCE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AVANCE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 13.222 N,0 11.595 W.

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

The AVANCE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 31.2 meters and is located at coordinates 54 13.222 N,0 11.595 W.

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

The seabed around the AVANCE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the AVANCE (PROBABLY) sink?

The AVANCE (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 22, 1918.

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

The wreck of the AVANCE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the AVANCE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The AVANCE (PROBABLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the AVANCE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The AVANCE (PROBABLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,timber,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the AVANCE (PROBABLY)?

The AVANCE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1585 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVANCE (PROBABLY)?

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

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