Hms Amplify Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms amplify Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 56.383 N,7 27.367 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.939717
  • Longitude: -7.456117
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS AMPLIFY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 342
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2001

Surveying Details

H1310/85/9 6.3.85 H1310/85/9 6.3.85 LOCATED AND DIVED ON IN 1984. QUITE BROKEN UP IN GEN DEPTHS 5 TO 10MTRS. BOILERS & ENGINE LIES ON REEF. MANY PLATES ON SANDY BOTTOM NEARBY. (P CAMILLI, 25.2.85). NCA. HH100/351/08 10.8.94 HH100/351/08 10.8.94 LOCATED IN 565623N, 072722W [WGD]. INVESTIGATED BY DIVER. APPROX 130FT LONG AND CONSISTS OF A LARGE BOILER, A 3 CYLINDER STEAM ENGINE AND PROPELLOR SHAFT WITH IRON PROPELLOR WITH 4 FT LONG BLADES. BOW SECTION COMPLETELY BROKEN UP WITH JUST PLATES REMAINING. WRECK LIES NEXT TO THE DROP OFF FROM SKERRY TO DEEPER WATER AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A HAZARD. (J LEIGH). INS AS FOUL. BR.STD.

Circumstances of loss

TRAWLER HIRED IN 1915. WRECKED ON SGEIR A SCAPE, CASTLEBAY.

General Comments

BOILER, ENGINE, PROP SHAFT, PROP & FEW PLATES REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 56.383 N,7 27.367 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS AMPLIFY wreck located?

The HMS AMPLIFY wreck is located at coordinates 56 56.383 N,7 27.367 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS AMPLIFY?

The seabed around the HMS AMPLIFY lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMS AMPLIFY sink?

The HMS AMPLIFY sank on Jan 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS AMPLIFY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS AMPLIFY was discovered in 1985.

What country did the HMS AMPLIFY belong to?

The HMS AMPLIFY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS AMPLIFY?

The HMS AMPLIFY had a tonnage of 342 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS AMPLIFY?

The HMS AMPLIFY is classified as a trawler.

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