Azemmour Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Azemmour Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 28.934 N,1 38.423 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.482233
- Longitude: -1.640383
|
| Wreck Depth |
32.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
37 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
AZEMMOUR |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Length |
62.5 m |
| Width |
10.1 m |
| Draught |
3.7 |
| Sonar Length |
62 |
| Sonar Width |
16 |
| Shadow Height |
5.5 |
| Orientation |
337 |
| Tonnage |
897 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 20, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Gravel |
| Scour Dimensions |
030.0,016.0,001.8, |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2020 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 4, 2021 |
Surveying Details
1.4.18 REPD SUNK 12 MILES W X S FROM ST CATHERINE'S PT IN APPROX 502800N, 013000W. (AP PORTSMOUTH). NCA. H6884/52 5.1.60 WK LOCATED IN 502852N, 013822W USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH 17FMS IN GEN DEPTH 19FMS. SCOUR 21FMS. SEABED STONES. (HMS SCOTT, 31.8.55). CHART AS WK 17FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 6.10.71 NOW CHARTED WK 30MTRS [LAT -0.4MTRS]. NC 2615. HH100/351/08 8.9.94 REPORTED TO BE 'HARTBURN' BY LOCAL DIVEBOAT SKIPPER. (J WELCH, AUG '94). HH090/962/01 5.12.02 EXAM'D 6.7.02 IN 5028.934N, 0138.424W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 32.1, FOUL 32.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.1 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS. LIES 163/343 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. ?STERN BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 62). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. BR STD. 28.4.05 CONFIRMED AS 'AZEMMOUR' BY RECOVERED CROCKERY. WRECK IS SEMI-BURIED. (D C WENDES, PERSONAL VISIT). NCA. SEP 2020/000123102 4.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5028.934N, 0138.423W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 337/157 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, 1.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 215 DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD LENGTH 10MTRS, TOWARD THE SOUTH (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679). UPRIGHT, INTACT. AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
EX-WISTARIA. BUILT IN 1909 BY SHORT BROS & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 143NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR NANTES. TORPEDOED BY UB-59. (WW1SL, LL & SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 28.934 N,1 38.423 W
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FAQ
Where is the AZEMMOUR wreck located?
The AZEMMOUR wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.934 N,1 38.423 W.
How deep is the AZEMMOUR and where exactly is it located?
The AZEMMOUR lies at a depth of about 32.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.934 N,1 38.423 W.
How deep is the seabed around the AZEMMOUR?
The seabed around the AZEMMOUR lies at approximately 37 meters deep.
When did the AZEMMOUR sink?
The AZEMMOUR sank on Mar 20, 1918.
When was the wreck of the AZEMMOUR discovered?
The wreck of the AZEMMOUR was discovered in 1918.
What country did the AZEMMOUR belong to?
The AZEMMOUR belonged to FR.
What cargo was the AZEMMOUR carrying?
The AZEMMOUR was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the AZEMMOUR?
The AZEMMOUR had a tonnage of 897 tons.
What type of wreck is the AZEMMOUR?
The AZEMMOUR is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT, UPRIGHT, ?STERN BROKEN