Azira Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Azira Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 48.399 N,1 9.715 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.806650
  • Longitude: -1.161917
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AZIRA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 86
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 4
Tonnage 1144
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 1999

Surveying Details

H3752/26 11.6.26 H3752/26 11.6.26 NDW PA (1917) CHARTED IN 544800N, 010900W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2433/71 21.4.71 H2433/71 21.4.71 POOR SONAR CONTACT IN 544800N, 010900W. (ISS, ROS DTD 31.12.70). 18.5.73 18.5.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 20MTRS. NC 2567. H6330/87 4.11.88 H6330/87 4.11.88 WK EXAM'D 6.8.88 IN 544823.5N, 010937W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [7 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 29.7, FOUL 30.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.2 IN GEN DEPTH 37.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.2MTRS. LENGTH 86MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 004/184 DEGS. BROKEN UP. APPARENTLY HAS HIGH POINTS AT EITHER END. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). CHART AS SW 29.5MTRS. - NM 3636/88. HH100/351/08 11.3.94 HH100/351/08 11.3.94 DIVED IN 7.1993 IN 544818N, 010942W [?OGB] USING GPS. LIES WITH BOWS N ON STBD SIDE AND STANDING 4MTRS HIGH. BOILERS STAND 3 TO 4MTRS AND STERN SECTION, WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT, IS ABOUT 6MTRS HIGH AND LYING ON PORT SIDE. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (K A LAWRENCE). 11.3.99 11.3.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. HH100/351/15 28.10.99 HH100/351/15 28.10.99 LIES IN 5448.4N, 0109.9W. HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED IN ON ITSELF. BOW SECTION QUITE INTACT. STANDS 4-5MTRS HIGH. SEABED ROCK. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 26.10.99).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY TRONDHJEMS MEK VAERKS, TRONDHEIM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PELTON SS CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR CHERBOURG. TORPEDOED BY UB 22. ALL CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, BOWS N. BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the AZIRA wreck located?

The AZIRA wreck is located at coordinates 54 48.399 N,1 9.715 W.

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

The AZIRA lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 48.399 N,1 9.715 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AZIRA?

The seabed around the AZIRA lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the AZIRA sink?

The AZIRA sank on Aug 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AZIRA discovered?

The wreck of the AZIRA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the AZIRA belong to?

The AZIRA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AZIRA carrying?

The AZIRA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AZIRA?

The AZIRA had a tonnage of 1144 tons.

What type of wreck is the AZIRA?

The AZIRA is classified as a steam ship.

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