Asteria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Asteria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 7.331 N,1 28.226 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.122183
  • Longitude: 1.470433
Wreck Depth 22.19 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASTERIA
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 102.7 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 111.4
Sonar Width 25.8
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 178
Tonnage 3313
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1940
Scour Dimensions 119.8,,002.9,141.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0121/40 26.1.40 PFNM 221/40 ISSUED. H0259/40 14.5.40 INS DW IN 530745N, 012700E. - NM 1179/40. H0953/40 20.2.41 AMEND TO WK 2.25FMS IN 530718N, 012812E. - NM 350/41. H0121/40 25.5.43 EXAM'D IN 530724N, 012828E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 34, FOUL AT 36FT [MLWS]. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 21.4.43). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 4FT. - NM 1095/43. H0121/40 18.3.49 EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL. OROPESA SWEEP - CLEAR AT 48FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72 IN GEN DEPTH 76FT. SCOUR DEPTH 96FT. POSN 530720N, 012825E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 9.2.49). AMEND TO WK 8FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 595/49. H332/62 4.2.63 H4729/62 LOCATED IN 530720N, 012825E. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS. NC 105. H2496/72 5.6.72 WRECKAGE CONSISTS OF LARGE PARTS OF SHIP PROTRUDING THROUGH SAND BUT V LITTLE CAN BE IDENTIFIED. UNDERWATER VISIBILITY ABOUT 15FT. STANDS GENERALLY 8FT HIGH BUT HIGHEST POINT 12FT. NO SCOUR. GEN DEPTH 14.5FMS. (UNDERMARINE OPS, 20.5.72). NCA. 30.11.77 AMEND TO SW 14.3MTRS. NE 106. HH090/524/01 13.1.92 EXAM'D 24.7.91 IN 530719.4N, 012819.7E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.6, FOUL AT 21.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.1 IN GEN DEPTH 24.8MTRS. SCOUR 2.2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 1.6MTRS, LENGTH 115MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 004/184 DEG. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). AMEND TO SW 21.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 13.9.18 EXAM'D 30.3.18 IN 5307.331N, 0128.226E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 22.19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 111.4MTRS, WIDTH 25.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 178/358 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 119.8MTRS, 2.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 141 DEGS. WELL BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 13, 2018

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE HULL TO MARSEILLES.

General Comments

DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 7.331 N,1 28.226 E
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FAQ

Where is the ASTERIA wreck located?

The ASTERIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 7.331 N,1 28.226 E.

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

The ASTERIA lies at a depth of about 22.19 meters and is located at coordinates 53 7.331 N,1 28.226 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTERIA?

The seabed around the ASTERIA lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the ASTERIA sink?

The ASTERIA sank on Jan 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ASTERIA discovered?

The wreck of the ASTERIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ASTERIA belong to?

The ASTERIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ASTERIA carrying?

The ASTERIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ASTERIA?

The ASTERIA had a tonnage of 3313 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTERIA?

The ASTERIA is classified as a steam ship.

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