Avon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Avon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.936 N,3 1.233 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.432267
  • Longitude: -3.020550
Wreck Depth 14.9 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVON
Sonar Length 82
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Feb 16, 2006

Surveying Details

H5282/71 26.3.75 H5282/71 26.3.75 WK 16.6MTRS IN 532556N, 030110.5W [OGB]. (MDHB, LTR 14.3.75). BR STD. H2437/76 31.12.79 H2437/76 31.12.79 NOT SHOWN K4111/9. DELETE. BR STD. 22.9.82 22.9.82 SHOWN AS WK 16.6MTRS ON NC 3490 BY NC1. HH206/460/15 16.2.06 HH206/460/15 16.2.06 EXAM'D IN 5325.9361N, 0301.2328W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.95MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HN FOR HI 1124). AMEND WK 14.9MTRS. BR STD. HH091/124/01 21.4.06 HH091/124/01 21.4.06 EXAM'D 10.11.05. GEN DEPTH 18.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 3.95MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. REMAINS A SUBSTANTIAL STRUCTURE BUT UNABLE TO DETERMINE BOW AND STERN. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). NCA.

General Comments

SUBSTANTIAL STRUCTURE, UNABLE TO DETERMINE BOW/STERN

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FAQ

Where is the AVON wreck located?

The AVON wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.936 N,3 1.233 W.

How deep is the AVON and where exactly is it located?

The AVON lies at a depth of about 14.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.936 N,3 1.233 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AVON?

The seabed around the AVON lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AVON discovered?

The wreck of the AVON was discovered in 1975.

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