Agen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Agen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 10.718 N,1 31.616 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.178633
  • Longitude: 1.526933
Wreck Depth 12.98 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AGEN
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 110.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 116.09
Sonar Width 24.15
Shadow Height 11.94
Orientation 178
Tonnage 4186
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1952
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 208.1,045.8,030.1,224
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H463/52 27.2.52 NOT CONSIDERED A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (TH). NCA. H927/59 3.10.60 NOT FOUND DURING THOROUGH SEARCH. (ECES, DTD 1959). H1889/66 7.12.67 LOCATED SEPT '67. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HN 1/67). H3890/68 19.3.68 EXAM'D IN 511041N, 013144E. FIXED BY DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 85FT. SCOUR DEPTH 92FT. VERY STRONG EDDIES & DISCOLOURED WATER OBSERVED IN VICINITY. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 34.67). [+2FT TO SOUNDINGS FOR LAT DATUM]. CHART AS WK 7FMS 1FT. BR STD. H8033/68 6.12.68 EXAM'D 25.9.68 IN 511042N, 013144E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 32, FOUL 34FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 67-85FT. LIES NW/SE PRODUCING NOTICEABLE SURFACE SWIRLS. (HMS EGERIA, HI 9B/68). AMEND TO WK SW 5FMS 2FT. NE 1828. H4667/70 31.12.70 EXAM'D IN 511047N, 013141E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 30MTRS. LARGE WK, APPARENTLY IN TWO PARTS, ONE PART SOME 800FT SE OF THE OTHER. LIES NW/SE. (HMS BULLDOG, H525 NO 23/70, DTD 21.9.70). 15.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS WK SW 9.7MTRS. NC 1828. H2100/74 30.1.74 LOCATED IN 511040N, 013143E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.4 IN GEN DEPTH 14-24MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 28.4MTRS [LAT]. LIES APPROX E/W ON A STEEP SLOPE. LENGTH ABOUT 90MTRS. (HMS ECHO). NCA. H1938/78 19.3.81 EXAM'D 2.12.80 USING DCS3 IN 511042N, 013144E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. NOT SOUNDED. DCS3 GAVE NO SHADOW. APPARENTLY 2-ISLAND SHIP, LYING ON ITS SIDE AND PARTLY COVERED BY SAND. LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 18MTRS APPROX. HEADING 010/190DEGS. GENERAL DEPTH LESS THAN ON PREVIOUS SURVEY. SMALL OBSTN LIES 135DEGS, 100MTRS FROM WK. NFS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). NCA. H1951/80 1.6.81 EXAM'D 9.4.81 IN 511042N, 013144E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.6, FOUL AT 10.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11-15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 20MTRS. NO DCS3 HT OBTAINED. LYING APPARENTLY INTACT, 000/180DEGS WITH BOWS N. NO SURFACE DISTURBANCE. LENGTH ABOUT 68MTRS, BEAM 18MTRS. AN AREA OF SCATTERED WRECKAGE COVERING 35 X 17MTRS, WHICH DOES NOT PROTRUDE ABOVE SEABED, LIES 50-70MTRS SE OF MAIN WK. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). AMEND TO WK SW 10.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/84/23 12.9.84 WK NOW IN TWO PIECES AND BEGINNING TO BREAK UP. (EAST KENT MARITIME TRUST, DTD 23.7.84). H2336/85 23.10.86 EXAM'D 19.6.86 IN 511041N, 013144E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.1 IN GEN DEPTH 12-18MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 26.2MTRS. APPARENTLY IN TWO PARTS GENERALLY ORIENTATED 165/345DEGS, LYING WITHIN ITS SCOUR. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 300B). NCA. H090/511/01 2.11.90 EXAM'D 2.11.90. NOW APPEARS AS SMALL LUMP OF WRECKAGE MOSTLY BURIED IN SAND & NOT PROJECTING ABOVE SEABED. NOT FOUND WITH E/S. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED. CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 511). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. HH090/738/01 22.7.97 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. CONSIDERED TO BE BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 738). NCA. 19.9.07 EXAM'D IN 5110.729N, 0131.623E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.8 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. SCOUR 4MTRS DEEP. UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS. BOW SECTION LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS WITH BOW S. STERN SECTION LIES CLOSE NW WITH LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 130/210 DEGS WITH STERN NW. GAP OF 30MTRS BETWEEN SECTIONS. (PLA, GOODWIN SANDS SURVEY FOR DOVER PORT). AMEND WK 12.8MTRS. SEP 2007/000068210 20.9.07 DATA HAS BEEN REPROCESSED WITH REVISED LEAST DEPTH 11.5MTRS OBTAINED. (J PINDER, PLA, EMAIL DTD 20.9.07). AMEND WK 11.5MTRS. - NM 4754/07. HH091/294/01 / SEP 2010/000060716 23.2.10 EXAM'D 10.8.09 IN CENTRAL POSN 5110.712N, 0131.620E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.93 IN GEN DEPTH 26.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. IN TWO PARTS. BOW SECTION: LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 12.2MTRS, LIES 120/300 DEGS. STERN SECTION: LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT14.6MTRS, LIES 000/180 DEGS. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). RETAIN WK 11.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 26.2.13 NOT SURVEYED 12.2012. NOT IN SURVEY AREA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1399). RSDRA2022000003820 21.03.22 EXAM'D 21.09.2021; IN 5110.718N, 0131.616E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 12.98MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. LENGTH 116.09MTRS, WIDTH 24.15MTRS, HEIGHT 11.94MTRS, ORIENTATION 178/358 DEGS. UPRIGHT, 2 PARTS, BOW 55 X 22 & SREN 61 X 24MTRS, 30MTRS APART, SCOUR TO SW. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1743, H525-WI-13716). AMEND DW 12.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN FRANCE REGISTERED IN ROCHELLE. PASSAGE SASSANDRA FOR ROTTERDAM. STRANDED ON GOODWIN SANDS DURING A GALE AND BROKE IN TWO. CREW RECOVERED BY WALMAR LIFEBOAT. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, 2 PARTS, BOW 55 X 22 & SREN 61 X 24MTRS, 30MTRS APART, SCOUR TO SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 10.718 N,1 31.616 E
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FAQ

Where is the AGEN wreck located?

The AGEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 10.718 N,1 31.616 E.

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

The AGEN lies at a depth of about 12.98 meters and is located at coordinates 51 10.718 N,1 31.616 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AGEN?

The seabed around the AGEN lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the AGEN sink?

The AGEN sank on Jan 17, 1952.

When was the wreck of the AGEN discovered?

The wreck of the AGEN was discovered in 1952.

What country did the AGEN belong to?

The AGEN belonged to FR.

What cargo was the AGEN carrying?

The AGEN was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AGEN?

The AGEN had a tonnage of 4186 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGEN?

The AGEN is classified as a steam ship.

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