Antonio (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Antonio (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.492 N,3 29.128 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.258200
  • Longitude: -3.485467
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTONIO (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.7 m
Width 14 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 100.9
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 13.6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 2652
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0300.0,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 7M OFF DARTMOUTH. (WW1SL & DODS). H2502/51 25.4.51 H2502/51 25.4.51 WK IN 501527N, 032900W. DEPTH OVER WK 22FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 44FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950, SURVEY [E8881]). CHART AS WK 22FMS [40MTRS]. BR STD. H2396/77 11.3.77 H2396/77 11.3.77 WK IN 501530N, 032900W USING DECCA. EITHER 280 OR 360FT LONG, APPROX, BY SONAR, AND LYING E/W. FROM NORTH SONAR SHOWS WK APPARENTLY IN TWO PARTS. FROM SOUTH IT APPEARS SHORTER IN ONE PIECE AND COVERED IN FISHING NETS. NOT DIVED ON. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77). NCA. H1309/79 16.10.80 H1309/79 16.10.80 DIVED ON IN VERY POOR VISIBILITY. LYING ON ITS SIDE AND BROKEN UP IN PARTS. APPARENTLY A MERCHANT SHIP AS WINCHES WERE SEEN. (A HILLGROVE, 30.9.80). NCA. H2061/82 13.9.83 H2061/82 13.9.83 EXAM'D 25.3.83 IN 501527N, 032905W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.6 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 14.5MTRS. LIES NE/SW. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 26.4.13 26.4.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5015.492N, 0329.128W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.4 IN GEN DPETH 53MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 300MTRS ALONG 050/23 DEGS. LENGTH 100.9MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 13.6MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. ON ITS SIDE AND IN TWO PARTS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 41.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY J BLUMER & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY EGYPT & LEVANT STEAMSHIP CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 287 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE BARRY FOR CHERBOURG. MINED & SUNK 7M OFF DARTMOUTH. TORPEDOED BY U-48. 12 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

ON ITS SIDE IN TWO PARTS, SCOUR RUNS 050/230 DEGS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 15.492 N,3 29.128 W
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FAQ

Where is the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ANTONIO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.492 N,3 29.128 W.

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

The ANTONIO (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 15.492 N,3 29.128 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTONIO (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) sink?

The ANTONIO (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ANTONIO (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANTONIO (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ANTONIO (PROBABLY) was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ANTONIO (PROBABLY)?

The ANTONIO (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2652 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTONIO (PROBABLY)?

The ANTONIO (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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