Aeolus (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aeolus (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.908 N,3 8.719 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.381800
  • Longitude: -3.145317
Wreck Depth 6.1 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AEOLUS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Sonar Length 39
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 145
Tonnage 1883
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1913
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7592/17 8.1.18 SUNK IN 512300N, 030830W. MAST SHOWING 23FT AT LW, COVERED BY 12FT AT HW. (TRINITY HOUSE). INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL) (1913) WITH BUOY NW. - NM 51/18. H3141/21 25.5.21 WK BROKEN UP, NOW LEVEL WITH THE ROCK. BUOY HAS DISAPPEARED. WILL NOT BE REPLACED. (TH). DELETE WK AND BUOY. - NM 934/21. H3942/88 26.1.90 WK EXAM'D 27.7.89 IN 512253N, 030839W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.4 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEG, ABOUT 200MTRS S OF THE WOLVES AND POSSIBLY OVERLYING A ROCK PINNACLE. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. IN TWO PARTS. ATTEMPTS TO SWEEP THWARTED BY TURBULENCE. (LAND & MARINE ENGINEERING LTD, HI 464). - NM 449/90. 31.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5122.912N, 0308.726W. BA 1182 [7TH EDN, FEB '04]. 17.8.11 EXAM'D 18.2.11 IN 5122.908N, 0308.719W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.2 IN GEN DEPTH 11.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 39MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS WITH CENTRE COLLAPSED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1326). AMEND WK 6.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.11.15 ASSESSED BY RT1W, WK 6.1MTRS IN 5122.908N, 0308.719W [WGD]. (RT1W, E COOKSON E-MAIL, DTD 26.10.15). AMEND DW 6.1MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT, MONMOUTH FOR PIRAEUS & ZEA. (SIBI). ?STRUCK THE WOLVES AND SANK.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS, CENTRE COLLAPSED, BOWS SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.908 N,3 8.719 W
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FAQ

Where is the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AEOLUS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.908 N,3 8.719 W.

How deep is the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AEOLUS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 6.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.908 N,3 8.719 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AEOLUS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) sink?

The AEOLUS (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 29, 1913.

When was the wreck of the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The AEOLUS (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the AEOLUS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The AEOLUS (PROBABLY) was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the AEOLUS (PROBABLY)?

The AEOLUS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1883 tons.

What type of wreck is the AEOLUS (PROBABLY)?

The AEOLUS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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