Amadeus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Amadeus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.626 N,1 23.836 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.743767
  • Longitude: -1.397267
Wreck Depth 0.5 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMADEUS
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Amadeus shipwreck was a historical maritime hazard located at coordinates 50 44.626 N, 1 23.836 W off the south coast of England. Originally discovered in July 1991 with a least echo sounder depth of 0.5 meters and temporarily marked by a green conical navigation buoy, the wreck was successfully removed and cleared in July 1991. Subsequent offshore surveys confirmed that no trace of the obstruction remains at the site.

Surveying Details

HH232/352/02 16.7.91 WK LOCATED IN 504435.5N, 012345W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 0.5MTR [LAT]. (OCC, TH HARWICH, 15.7.91). NCA YET. WZ 919 ISSUED. HH232/352/02 17.7.91 MARKED BY G CON BUOY, FL G 2.5S, RARFL, 'AMADEUS', LAID 335DEGS, 100MTRS FROM WK. (OCC, TH HARWICH, 16.7.91, TH NM 39/91). WZ 924 ISSUED. CHART AS WK 0.5MTR WITH BUOY CLOSE NNW. - NM 2138/91. HH232/352/02 25.7.91 WK REMOVED. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH NM 43/91). AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 2291/91. HH091/156/01 11.1.07 NOT LOCATED. (OFFSHORE SURVEY & ENGINEERING, HI 1156). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

15.7.91 SANK WHILE ON CHARTER FROM BRITANNIA SAILING. HAD 55FT HIGH MAST. (LL, 15.7.91).

General Comments

FIN KEEL

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FAQ

Where is the AMADEUS wreck located?

The AMADEUS wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.626 N,1 23.836 W.

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

The AMADEUS lies at a depth of about 0.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.626 N,1 23.836 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMADEUS?

The seabed around the AMADEUS lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the AMADEUS sink?

The AMADEUS sank on Jul 14, 1991.

When was the wreck of the AMADEUS discovered?

The wreck of the AMADEUS was discovered in 1991.

What country did the AMADEUS belong to?

The AMADEUS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the AMADEUS?

The AMADEUS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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