Avristan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Avristan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 15.614 N,5 6.289 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.260233
  • Longitude: -5.104817
Wreck Depth 79 m
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVRISTAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Orientation 140
Tonnage 3818
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

SANK 14M S BY 0.5 W FROM USHANT. (WW1 SL). H1691/19 WK IN 481600N, 050600W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H1291/28 SYMBOL AMENDED TO NDW PA. BR STD. 24.10.75 INS AS WK 40FMS IN 481542N, 050600W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 16.10.84 WK, LEAST DEPTH 82MTRS IN 481540N, 050612W, GEN DEPTH 86MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14585083). SHOWN AS WK 74MTRS IN 481540N, 050612W ON NC 2694. 14.7.86 SHOWN AS WK 82MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. PARTIALLY COLLAPSED LYING ON STBD SIDE, STANDING 4MTRS HIGH. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985). AMEND TO WK 82MTRS. BR STD. H4270/85 28.10.87 LEAST DEPTH NOW 83MTRS. (BREST NM 87 40 23). AMEND TO WK 83MTRS. BR STD. HH353/350/01 25.7.91 AMEND TO WK 83MTRS ON BA 798. (MISSED SCALE). BR STD. 5.10.00 SHOWN AS WK 83MTRS IN 4815.696N, 0506.220W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7172 [1998 EDN]. NC 2350. SEP 2007/000004861 27.2.07 WK 79MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006]. AMEND TO WK 79MTRS IN EXISTING POSN. BR STD. SEP 2009/000002899 20.1.09 SHOWN IN 4815.614N, 0506.289W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7172 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:49,300, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE IN 471300N, 051200W, WHILST ON PASSAGE PORTLAND [MED] FOR LONDON. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the AVRISTAN wreck located?

The AVRISTAN wreck is located at coordinates 48 15.614 N,5 6.289 W.

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

The AVRISTAN lies at a depth of about 79 meters and is located at coordinates 48 15.614 N,5 6.289 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AVRISTAN?

The seabed around the AVRISTAN lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the AVRISTAN sink?

The AVRISTAN sank on Dec 7, 1916.

When was the wreck of the AVRISTAN discovered?

The wreck of the AVRISTAN was discovered in 1916.

What country did the AVRISTAN belong to?

The AVRISTAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AVRISTAN?

The AVRISTAN had a tonnage of 3818 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVRISTAN?

The AVRISTAN is classified as a steam ship.

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