Ambassador Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ambassador Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.528 N,3 49.777 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.192133
  • Longitude: -3.829617
Wreck Depth 40.43 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMBASSADOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 97.4
Sonar Width 21.1
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 279
Tonnage 2573
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1891
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1310/87/19 29.5.87 LOCATED BY KINGSTON & ELMBRIDGE SAC IN 501131N, 034942W [OGB]. (A DUNSTER, 4.5.87). CHART AS WK 42MTRS. G/S. H1310/87/19 9.6.87 WK WAS POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY RECOVERED BELL, BUILDERS PLATE, & CROCKERY. (A DUNSTER, 4.6.87). NCA. HH100/351/01 25.8.89 LOCATED IN 501130N, 034941W [OGB] USING DECCA. COMPLETELY COLLAPSED FLAT & STANDING ONLY 2 TO 4MTRS HIGH, BOILERS HIGHEST PART. (A HILLGROVE, 19.7.89). NCA. HH090/596 16.12.93 EXAM'D 3.7.93 IN 501130N, 034944W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.7 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS, LENGTH 102MTRS, WIDTH 43MTRS. LIES 100/280DEGS WITH ROCKS & PINNACLES CLOSE W. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 596). AMEND TO WK 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2021/000052671 7.10.20 EXAM�D 2020; IN 5011.528N, 0349.777W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 97.4MTRS, WIDTH 21.1MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 279/099 DEGS. COLLASPED FLAT, BOILERS HIGHEST POINT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679 - H525-18382). RETAIN NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM ODESSA FOR HAMBURG. STRUCK EITHER SUNKEN WRECKAGE, A FLOATING DERELICT, OR THE HAM STONE, & SANK.

General Comments

COLLAPSED, BOILERS HIGHEST PART

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 11.528 N,3 49.777 W
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FAQ

Where is the AMBASSADOR wreck located?

The AMBASSADOR wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.528 N,3 49.777 W.

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

The AMBASSADOR lies at a depth of about 40.43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.528 N,3 49.777 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMBASSADOR?

The seabed around the AMBASSADOR lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the AMBASSADOR sink?

The AMBASSADOR sank on Sep 19, 1891.

When was the wreck of the AMBASSADOR discovered?

The wreck of the AMBASSADOR was discovered in 1987.

What country did the AMBASSADOR belong to?

The AMBASSADOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AMBASSADOR carrying?

The AMBASSADOR was carrying grain,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the AMBASSADOR?

The AMBASSADOR had a tonnage of 2573 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMBASSADOR?

The AMBASSADOR is classified as a steam ship.

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