Amor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Amor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 24.955 N,2 9.387 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.415917
  • Longitude: 2.156450
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMOR
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Orientation 90
Tonnage 2325
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.4,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H0309/40 5.6.40 SS REPORTED SUNK IN 512400N, 020900E. (DANISH ADMIRALTY, 17.3.40). - PFNM 719/40, NM 1502/40 & NM 1651/40. H0309/40 27.9.56 LOCATED IN 512500N, 020923E USING DECCA. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 60FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 100FT IN GEN DEPTH 125FT. NO SURFACE DISTURBANCE. (HMS OWEN, SWEEP REPORT DTD15.5.56). - FNM 88/56 & NM 2376/56. H4403/65 29.3.66 LEAST E/S DEPTH 97FT IN GEN DEPTH 122FT. SCOUR DEPTH 127FT. FAIR SONAR CONTACT FROM NNW/SSE BUT NO CONTACT FROM SW. (HMS MYRMIDON, 29.11.65). BR STD. H8169/68 9.1.69 EXAM'D IN 512503N, 020912E USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 120FT. SCOUR DEPTH 123FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM THE S AT 500YDS AND FROM THE SE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). H6738/68 27.1.69 H673DIVED ON. DIMENSIONS 260 X 23FT WITH HIGH POINTS AT BOW AND STERN. CENTRE SECTION COMPLETELY COLLAPSED. (NETHERLANDS SURVEY, DTD 14.9.68). H6738/68 11.12.70 SKETCH OF WRECK. (NETHERLANDS SURVEY 9/68). H8169/68 29.4.69 LOCATED IN 512503N, 020906E USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 96FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 98FT IN GEN DEPTH 125FT. SCOUR DEPTH 133FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM S AND SE. ORIENTATED E/W. (HMS BULLDOG, APRIL 1969). H( 13.11.70 DIVED ON FROM HMS NURTON. STANDS 30-40FT ABOVE SEABED. LIES ON STARBOARD SIDE WITH BOW AND STERN SECTIONS COMPLETE AND CAVED-IN AMIDSHIPS. HAS STEEL DECKING BUT NO VISIBLE SUPERSTRUCTURE. BADLY COVERED IN WEEDS. APPROX LEAST DEPTH 105FT. (HMS BEAGLE, 4.11.70). H4667/70 1.1.70 HEXAM'D IN 512500N, 020928E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 32 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. PREVIOUS DESCRIPTION OF WK CONFIRMED. NEEDS FURTHER EXAMINATION. (HMS BEAGLE, 13.10.70). H1928/71 27.1.71 AREA SEARCH BY HMS NURTON. POSN CONFIRMED AS 512500N, 020928E. (HMS BEAGLE, ROS, DTD 31.12.70). 27.10.76 OBSTNS SHOWN IN POSNS [A] 512443N, 020945E; [B] 512448N, 020908E; [C] 512506N, 020937E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JUL '68 EDN]. NCA. H2820/71 11.11.81 NOT SHOWN ON DUTCH SURVEY DTD MAR '81 [K8495/16]. NCA. H3159/86 23.9.86 SHOWN AS WK 30.4MTRS ON FRENCH SURVEY DTD 1985 [K9845/4]. NCA. 21.4.92 SHOWN AS WK 30MTRS IN 512501N, 020928E ON FRENCH 6735 [1991 EDN]. NE 2449. 6.11.96 SHOWN AS WK 29MTRS [MLS] IN 512500N, 020926E [EUR] ON BELGIAN 102 [INT 1480] [MAY '96 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1873. 15.11.05 SHOWN AS WK 30MTRS IN 5124.870N, 0209.380E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7424 [2000 EDN]. SHOWN IN THIS POSN ON EXISTING BA 323. RETAIN AS WK 30MTRS ON BA 323. RETAIN AS WK 29MTRS IN 5124.95N, 0209.353E [WGD] ON LARGER SCALE BA CHARTS. NCA. 6.12.06 SHOWN AS WK 30MTRS [MLLWS] IN 5125.00N, 0209.433E [EUR] ON FRENCH 7214 [INT 1480] [1998 EDN CORRECT TO FRENCH NM 26/20/01]. GIVES WGD POSN: 5124.950N, 0209.353E. NE 1873 [LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION OF BELGIAN 102 [INT 1480] [JUN '06 EDN]. 18.2.08 SHOWN AS WK PD 30MTRS [LAT] ON FRENCH 7214 [2ND EDN 2007. 1:60,000]. BR STD. 24.5.11 SHOWN IN 5124.944N, 0209.280E [WGD] ON BA 1873 [EDN 4 DTD 19.5.11, REPRO OF BELGIAN INT 1480].
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2017

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE CRISTOBEL FOR AMSTERDAM. MINED.

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, BOW & STERN INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 24.955 N,2 9.387 E
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FAQ

Where is the AMOR wreck located?

The AMOR wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.955 N,2 9.387 E.

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

The AMOR lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.955 N,2 9.387 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMOR?

The seabed around the AMOR lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the AMOR sink?

The AMOR sank on Mar 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the AMOR discovered?

The wreck of the AMOR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the AMOR belong to?

The AMOR belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the AMOR?

The AMOR had a tonnage of 2325 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMOR?

The AMOR is classified as a steam ship.

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