Antioche Iii (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Antioche iii (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.234 N,5 59.685 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.553900
  • Longitude: -5.994750
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 46.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 52
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 8.9
Orientation 105
Tonnage 423
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1979
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5279/77 18.6.79 H5279/77 18.6.79 COLLIDED IN 503600N, 055730W. SANK ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. (LL 11.6.79, SIG DTD 10.6.79). H5279/77 15.10.79 H5279/77 15.10.79 CHART AS USC PA 55MTRS. (HM COASTGUARD, LANDS END). - NM 2548/79. HH220/470/02 20.9.02 HH220/470/02 20.9.02 EXAM'D 20.6.02 IN 5033.234N, 0559.685W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 73.4 IN GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 52MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.9MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEGS WITH BOWS WNW. INTACT & UPRIGHT. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMEND TO WK 73MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 5348/02.
Last Amended Date Sep 10, 2002

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISON WITH M ORE CARRIER LENA. NINE MEN RECOVERED, FOUR LOST.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS WNW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 33.234 N,5 59.685 W
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FAQ

Where is the ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.234 N,5 59.685 W.

How deep is the ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.234 N,5 59.685 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY) sink?

The ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 9, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY)?

The ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 423 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY)?

The ANTIOCHE III (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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