Antiope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Antiope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 13.34 N,1 8.044 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.222333
  • Longitude: 1.134067
Wreck Depth 15.21 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTIOPE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122.2 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 129
Sonar Width 36.8
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 150
Tonnage 4545
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1941
Scour Dimensions 045.0,,000.3,116.0
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03755/41 6.1.42 CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK IN POSN 531312N, 010818E. (C IN C NORE, 28.10.41). INS AS DW. - NM 30/42. H03755/41 27.5.43 SWEPT FOUL AT 14FT IN 531309N, 010826E. (HMS FRANKLIN 20.2.43). AMEND POSN. - NM 1096/43 13.12.49 INS G CAN BUOY GP FL(2)G 10SEC CLOSE NW. (THNM 138/49). - NM 2559/49. H03755/41 6.3.57 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 48FT BUT TH STATE THAT THEY OBTAINED A DEPTH OF 36FT BY E/S. (LTR DTD 22.2.57). H03755/41 5.11.57 WK BUOY 1 CABLE 300 DEG FROM WK IN POSN 531306N 010824E. WK IS IN TWO PARTS - MAIN PORTION 115 DEG(M), 1600FT FROM WRECK BUOY SWEPT CLEAR AT 17, FOUL AT 18FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19 IN GEN DEPTH 61FT. SCOUR 63FT. SMALLER PORTION 096 DEG, 1430FT FROM BUOY. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38FT. SURVEY WAS CARRIED OUT AFTER DISPERSAL. (ECES, 25.6.57). AMENDED TO WKS 6FMS 2FT & 3FMS 1FT STILL MARKED BY BUOY. - NM 1698/57. H03755/41 7.4.59 CLEAR TO 45 FT AFTER FURTHER DISPERSAL. (TH, FEB 1959). AMEND TO WKS 7FMS 3FT. BR STD & - NM 707/59. H332/62 4.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). 4.7.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISHING CHART 5300 [1965]. 24.12.76 AMEND TO WKS 13.4MTRS. NC 1503. HH090/593/01 17.12.93 EXAM'D 15.8.93 IN 531317.8N, 010811.3E USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.7, FOUL AT 15.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.4 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS, LENGTH 142MTRS, BREADTH 40MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN WK LYING 145/325 DEG. THE HIGH POINT AT N END OF WK SUCCESSFULLY SWEPT. THE S EXTREMITY COULD NOT BE SWEPT BECAUSE OF NETS AND BUOYS. CHART AS SW 14.7MTRS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO SW 14.7MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 4.9.18 EXAM'D 25.3.18 IN 5313.340N, 0108.044E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.21MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17.8MTRS, LENGTH 129MTRS, WIDTH 36.8MTRS, HEIGHT 2.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 150/330 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 45MTRS, 0.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 116 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 15.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY NAPIER & MILLER LTD, GALSGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEW EGYPT & LEVANT SHIPPING CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 418HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J G KINKAID & CO LTD, GREENOCK. PASSAGE LONDON FOR NEW YORK. CARGO 2150 TONS GENERAL. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

PARTIALLY BROKEN WK

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FAQ

Where is the ANTIOPE wreck located?

The ANTIOPE wreck is located at coordinates 53 13.34 N,1 8.044 E.

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

The ANTIOPE lies at a depth of about 15.21 meters and is located at coordinates 53 13.34 N,1 8.044 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTIOPE?

The seabed around the ANTIOPE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the ANTIOPE sink?

The ANTIOPE sank on Oct 27, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ANTIOPE discovered?

The wreck of the ANTIOPE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ANTIOPE belong to?

The ANTIOPE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANTIOPE carrying?

The ANTIOPE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ANTIOPE?

The ANTIOPE had a tonnage of 4545 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTIOPE?

The ANTIOPE is classified as a steam ship.

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