Avonwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Avonwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 33.59 N,2 4.139 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.559833
  • Longitude: 2.068983
Wreck Depth 25.4 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVONWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 60.9 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 11.5
Sonar Width 5.5
Shadow Height 2.4
Orientation 149
Tonnage 1056
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1942
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2017

Surveying Details

H4398/71 15.9.71 LOCATED IN 523340N, 020407E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 17.0, FOUL 22.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.6 IN GEN DEPTH 29.0METRES. NO SCOUR. COVERS AN AREA ABOUT 150FT BY 100FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 30.6.71). INS AS SW 9FMS 2FT. BR STD. 5.4.71 AMEND TO SW 17.0MTRS. NC 1543. 22.11.72 SHOWN IN 523342N, 020406E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954 [REC'D 7.11.72]. HH090/616/01 26.10.94 EXAM'D 30.6.94 IN 523333.7N, 020414.8E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 24.3, FOUL 24.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.5 IN GEN DEPTH 28.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 4.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND APPARENTLY INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. SEP 2017/000067039 15.3.17 EXAM'D 15.3.17. WRECK IN 5233.590N, 0204.139E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 11.5MTRS, WIDTH 5.5MTRS, HEIGHT 2.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 149/329 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND DW 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1934 BY BURTISLAND SB CO LTD, BURNTISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOSEPH CONSTANTINE SS LINE LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 105 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. TORPEDOED BY E BOAT. 13 KILLED. (SIBI).

General Comments

SMALL & INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the AVONWOOD wreck located?

The AVONWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 52 33.59 N,2 4.139 E.

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

The AVONWOOD lies at a depth of about 25.4 meters and is located at coordinates 52 33.59 N,2 4.139 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AVONWOOD?

The seabed around the AVONWOOD lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the AVONWOOD sink?

The AVONWOOD sank on Dec 12, 1942.

When was the wreck of the AVONWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the AVONWOOD was discovered in 1971.

What country did the AVONWOOD belong to?

The AVONWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AVONWOOD carrying?

The AVONWOOD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AVONWOOD?

The AVONWOOD had a tonnage of 1056 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVONWOOD?

The AVONWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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