Astrologer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Astrologer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 25.559 N,1 48.405 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.425983
  • Longitude: 1.806750
Wreck Depth 17.06 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASTROLOGER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 32.5
Sonar Width 8.8
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 40
Tonnage 912
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1916
Bottom Texture 4/1
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H3964/16 SANK IN 522530N, 014830E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - FNM 504B ISSUED. REPD IN POSN 5M SSE FROM LOWESTOFT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H6391/19 SANK IN 522530N, 014750E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 1923 AMEND TO NDW. BA 1543. H2615/28 28.4.28 LOCATED ON 21.3.25 IN 522520N, 014749E. LEAST DEPTH 47FT. (TH, 26.4.28). AMEND TO WK 47FT(1916) IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H03774/45 1.4.46 LEAST DEPTH OVER WRECK 9FMS 1FT. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY [E7604], 1945). AMEND TO WK 56FT. LC 1543. 31.7.74 NOW CHARTED AS WK 16.4 MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543, NC 1504 & NE 1536. H4658/71 29.11.77 LOCATED BY DCS3 & E/S IN 522531N,014831E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. NOT CLOSELY EXAMINED. RATHER POOR 'UNWRECKLIKE' DCS3 TRACE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, R-OF-S 25.10.77). NCA. H1942/80 31.8.82 EXAM'D 24.2.82 IN 522532N, 014831E USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.5 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 4.9MTRS, LENGTH 27.4MTRS, BEAM 6.72MTRS. LYING 034/214DEGS, BOWS SW, ON SIDE OF LARGE SANDWAVE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5225.559N, 0148.405E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 32.5MTRS, WIDTH 8.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 040/220 DEGS. WRECK IS ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED IN A SANDWAVE. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 17MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LEITH TO DUNKIRK. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 25.559 N,1 48.405 E
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FAQ

Where is the ASTROLOGER wreck located?

The ASTROLOGER wreck is located at coordinates 52 25.559 N,1 48.405 E.

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

The ASTROLOGER lies at a depth of about 17.06 meters and is located at coordinates 52 25.559 N,1 48.405 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTROLOGER?

The seabed around the ASTROLOGER lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ASTROLOGER sink?

The ASTROLOGER sank on Jun 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ASTROLOGER discovered?

The wreck of the ASTROLOGER was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ASTROLOGER belong to?

The ASTROLOGER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ASTROLOGER carrying?

The ASTROLOGER was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the ASTROLOGER?

The ASTROLOGER had a tonnage of 912 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTROLOGER?

The ASTROLOGER is classified as a steam ship.

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