Hms Amazon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms amazon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.447 N,2 58.85 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.257450
  • Longitude: -2.980833
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS AMAZON
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 57 m
Width 11 m
Draught 2.8
Sonar Length 47
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 6
Tonnage 1081
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1866
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field 0005.0,270
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source fishing vessel
Surveying Details HH100/351/14 26.1.99 LOCATED IN 5015.429N, 258.769W [OGB] USING DGPS. HEIGHT 2MTRS. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.1.99). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/17 10.4.01 DIVED IN 5015.429N, 0258.769W [OGB]. WK LIES UPRIGHT AND INTACT. IN GEN DEPTHS OF 62MTRS BY DIVE COMPUTER. THE TEAK HULL HAS DETERIORATED RESULTING IN THE COLLAPSE OF THE IRON FRAMEWORK. COPPER SHEATHING COVERS MUCH OF THE REMAINING TEAK. THREE MAST STUBS ARE VISIBLE, THE HIGHEST BEING SOME 5MTRS OFF THE SEABED. THE TWO BLADE PROPELLOR IS STILL IN SITU. IDENTIFIED BY UNIQUE FEATURES. THIS WAS THE LAST WOODEN SLOOP CONSTRUCTED. CINC REQUESTED. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH090/961/01 11.12.03 EXAM'D 27.5.03 IN 5015.447N, 0258.850W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.1 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 47MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. LIES 006/186 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. COLLAPSED. ONE PIECE 3MTRS X 1 X 1.5MTRS LIES 5MTRS W. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 54MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1865 OF TEAK ON AN IRON FRAME IN PEMBROKE DOCKYARD. DESIGNED BY EDWARD J REED, CHIEF CONSTRUCTOR. OWNED BY THE ADMIRALTY. FOUR BOILERS OF 30-32 PSI, HORIZONTAL SINGLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 300 NHP FOR 12.3 KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. ARMED WITH TWO 6 INCH GUNS, SLIDE MOUNTED, AND TWO 64 POUNDERS. PASSAGE SPITHEAD FOR HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA. AN INCORRECT HELM ORDER CAUSED COLLISION WITH S COLLIER OSPREY. THE COLLIER WAS CUT IN TWO AND SANK IMMEDIATELY. AMAZON RECOVERED SURVIVORS AND WAS THEN FOUND TO BE LEAKING. SANK SOME 2.5 HOURS LATER.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 15.447 N,2 58.85 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS AMAZON wreck located?

The HMS AMAZON wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.447 N,2 58.85 W.

How deep is the HMS AMAZON and where exactly is it located?

The HMS AMAZON lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 15.447 N,2 58.85 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS AMAZON?

The seabed around the HMS AMAZON lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the HMS AMAZON sink?

The HMS AMAZON sank on Jul 10, 1866.

When was the wreck of the HMS AMAZON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS AMAZON was discovered in 1998.

What country did the HMS AMAZON belong to?

The HMS AMAZON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS AMAZON?

The HMS AMAZON had a tonnage of 1081 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS AMAZON?

The HMS AMAZON is classified as a sloop.

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