Antonio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Antonio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.036 N,3 30.072 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.250600
  • Longitude: -3.501200
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTONIO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.7 m
Width 14 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 2652
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 16.2.71 16.2.71 SUNK 7M OFF DARTMOUTH. (WW1SL & DODS). 17.7.78 17.7.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 30MTRS IN 501500N, 033000W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 442 & NE 2454. H1310/81 2.9.81 H1310/81 2.9.81 COULD POSSIBLY BE THE ANTONIO [18104] IN 501527N,032900W OR WK [18105] IN 501529N,033058W. BOTH ABOUT THE RIGHT SIZE. (A HILLGROVE, 31.8.81). H2061/83 13.9.83 H2061/83 13.9.83 NOTHING LOCATED WITHIN 2000MTRS OF THIS POSN DURING ALL ROUND SONAR SEARCH USING SIMRAD. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). AMENDED TO DEAD. 7.5.13 7.5.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 1983

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1905 BY J. BLUMER & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY EGYPT & LEVANT STEAMSHIP CO., WAS MINED AND SUNK 7M OFF DARTMOUTH. THE CAPTAIN AND 10 CREW WERE KILLED. (WW1SL & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ANTONIO wreck located?

The ANTONIO wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.036 N,3 30.072 W.

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

The ANTONIO lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 50 15.036 N,3 30.072 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTONIO?

The seabed around the ANTONIO lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the ANTONIO sink?

The ANTONIO sank on Mar 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ANTONIO discovered?

The wreck of the ANTONIO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ANTONIO belong to?

The ANTONIO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ANTONIO?

The ANTONIO had a tonnage of 2652 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTONIO?

The ANTONIO is classified as a steam ship.

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