Afghanistan (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Afghanistan (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.029 N,1 3.864 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.717150
  • Longitude: 1.064400
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 88.7 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 130
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 85
Tonnage 2286
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1905
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0130.0,,001.0,225
Original Detection Year 1905
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.2.71 SANK ABOUT 12.5 MILES S X E OF DUNGENESS. (DODS). POSN: 504330N, 010700E APPROX. H4959/73 18.4.75 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH AND CLOSE SOUNDING. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). HA141/004/007/01 7.4.93 WK OF LARGE MASTED VESSEL, WITH VERY PROMINENT BOWSPRIT, DIVED TWICE IN 504305N, 010358E. REASONABLY INTACT AND LIES WITH SLIGHT LIST TO PORT. SOME CEMENT IN BARRELS - WOOD HAS LONG SINCE ROTTED - SPILLED ONTO SEABED. NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BUT THOUGHT PROBABLY THE WK OF 'AFGHANISTAN'. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. (B J WATKINS, 4.4.93). CHART AS USC 28MTRS. - NM 1759/93. HH090/611/01 6.12.94 EXAM'D IN 504301.3N, 010351.3E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 25.3MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). AMEND TO SW 25.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 30/95. HH090/611/01 25.1.95 EXAM'D 1.10.94 IN 504301.3N, 010351.3E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 25.3, FOUL 25.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.1 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS, LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 080/260DEGS. MAINLY INTACT BUT SURROUNDED BY FIELD OF DEBRIS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). NCA. 22.4.14 EXAM'D 17.11.13 IN 5043.029N, 0103.864E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.41 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 130MTRS TOWARDS 225 DEGS. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS WITH BOWS W. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMLAY. DEGRADED WK. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1436). FULLY BROKEN UP. SCOUR AT E END EXTENDS SW. AMEND WK 27MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH & EASTERN SHIPPING. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR SAN DIEGO. ENCOUNTERED DENSE FOG AND HAD ANCHORED, MAKING THE CORRECT SOUND SIGNAL. WAS RAMMED BY BRITISH BATTLESHIP HMS CAESAR WHICH WAS PROCEEDING IN COMPANY WITH OTHER UNITS OF THE CHANNEL FLEET. SANK IMMEDIATELY. 17 MEN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

IRON HULL, BROKEN UP, SCOUR LEADS SW FROM E END

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FAQ

Where is the AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.029 N,1 3.864 E.

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

The AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.029 N,1 3.864 E.

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

The seabed around the AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY) sink?

The AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 3, 1905.

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

The wreck of the AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1905.

What country did the AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY)?

The AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2286 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY)?

The AFGHANISTAN (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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