Amulet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Amulet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 26.271 N,0 26.709 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.437850
  • Longitude: -0.445150
Wreck Depth 39.48 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMULET
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 75.2
Sonar Width 14.6
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 96
Tonnage 1018
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1918
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H4069/72 4.12.75 WK LOCATED IN 542622N, 002600W USING DECCA. STANDS 37FT HIGH ABOVE SEABED. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN DTD 13.11.75). INS AS WK 36MTRS. - NM BLOCK. H6331/87 25.1.89 EXAM'D 25.6.88 IN 542616N, 002636W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 38.4, FOUL AT 38.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.8 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.9MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEGS. DECAYED BUT IN ONE PIECE AND WITH HIGH POINT AMIDSHIPS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO SW 38MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 13.4.93 DIVED ON IN 542619N, 002637W [OGB] USING GPS. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH. WELL BROKEN UP WITH BOW OVER TO STBD, ENGINE AND BOILER UPRIGHT AND STERN MISSING. PROP SHAFT EXPOSED. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). NCA. HH100/351/13 17.3.98 VESSEL CONFIRMED AS 'AMULET'. IDENTIFIED FROM A COMBINATION OF GEORGE GIBSON CROCKERY AND S H MORTON ENGINE MAKER'S PLATE. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY, LTR DTD 12.3.98). SEP 2017/000002822 23.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5426.271N, 0026.709W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.48MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 75.2MTRS, WIDTH 14.6MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 096/276 DEGS. WK SEVERELY DEGRADED CONSISTS OF TWO BOILERS AND STEAM ENGINE MIDSHIPS. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1876 BY AITKEN & MANSEL, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G GIBSON & CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 180HN, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY S & H MORTON, LEITH PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR LEITH. GENERAL CARGO. FOUNDERED AFTER COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN REGISTERED SS BORS.

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FAQ

Where is the AMULET wreck located?

The AMULET wreck is located at coordinates 54 26.271 N,0 26.709 W.

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

The AMULET lies at a depth of about 39.48 meters and is located at coordinates 54 26.271 N,0 26.709 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMULET?

The seabed around the AMULET lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the AMULET sink?

The AMULET sank on Mar 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the AMULET discovered?

The wreck of the AMULET was discovered in 1975.

What country did the AMULET belong to?

The AMULET belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AMULET carrying?

The AMULET was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AMULET?

The AMULET had a tonnage of 1018 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMULET?

The AMULET is classified as a steam ship.

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