Amble Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Amble Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 55.006 N,1 3.099 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.916767
  • Longitude: -1.051650
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMBLE
Type tanker
Flag GB
Tonnage 1162
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details MINED IN 542200N, 004800W OR 545200N, 005130W. (LLWW2). NCA. 22.12.77 MINED IN POSN 545500N, 010300W. (WW2 BRITISH & FOREIGN MERCHANT SHIP LOSSES). NCA. 13.4.07 DRITED ASHORE, WAS REFLOATED AND LATER BROKEN UP. (R YOUNG). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 24, 2004

Circumstances of loss

25.12.39 OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BROOMHILL SS LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE LONDON FOR WARKWORTH. DRIFTED ASHORE, WAS REFLOATED AND TOWED TO SUNDERLAND ON 25.12.39 AND WAS BROKEN UP. (R YOUNG). MINED. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the AMBLE wreck located?

The AMBLE wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.006 N,1 3.099 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMBLE?

The seabed around the AMBLE lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the AMBLE sink?

The AMBLE sank on Dec 16, 1939.

When was the wreck of the AMBLE discovered?

The wreck of the AMBLE was discovered in 1939.

What country did the AMBLE belong to?

The AMBLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AMBLE carrying?

The AMBLE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AMBLE?

The AMBLE had a tonnage of 1162 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMBLE?

The AMBLE is classified as a tanker.

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