Astrologer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Astrologer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.198 N,1 6.317 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.569967
  • Longitude: 1.105283
Wreck Depth 5.8 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASTROLOGER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 35
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1673
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1940
Scour Dimensions 0700.0,,012.2,045
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H01056/40 23.5.41 2 MASTS, 15FT OF DECK STRUCTURE SHOWING. WK SHOWS 16FT ABOVE CHART DATUM. POSN 088.5DEG 6.3C BARROW BN. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 30.4.41). INS AS ST. - NM 1169/41. H01056/40 18.12.45 NO LONGER STRANDED. 7FT ABOVE CHART DATUM, SE PORTION IN 5FMS. POSN 513408N, 010631E USING HSA. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 17.11.45). AMEND TO DW IN 513408N, 010631E. - NM 4174/45. H01056/40 20.10.48 DRIES 4FT ABOVE CHART DATUM. POSN 090DEG 6C FROM W BARROW BN. (SML 586, 16.10.48). H2264/54 31.5.54 POSN 513410N, 010630E. (HMS SHACKLETON, E9628). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H2264/54 23.8.55 SWEPT BY 2 SMLS ON 4 & 5.11.54. DRIES 2FT. SEABED 33FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 2FT. SCOUR 63FT. SEABED SAND. POSN 087DEGS 0.6M FROM W BARROW BN. (ECES, SWEEP REPORT, 19.4.55). AMEND TO ST D 2FT. - NM 1856/55. H782/62 14.3.62 NOT FOUND. NOTHING SEEN AT LW WITH 1FT TIDE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6FT. SEABED 34FT. SCOUR 72FT. (ISS, 1961). H782/62 22.8.67 LEAST E/S 17FT IN GEN DEPTH 44FT. SCOUR 60FT. WK LIES E/W. SCOUR BOTH SIDES. (HMS ECHO). AMEND TO WK 2FMS 5FT. - NM 1548/67. 24.1.69 AMEND TO WK 2FMS 4FT [LAT], NE 1607. 27.9.73 AMEND TO WK 4.9MTRS. NC 1607. H3162/69 11.10.73 EXAM'D IN 513409N, 010626E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.1FT, FOUL AT 19.8FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 21FT IN GEN DEPTH 35FT. SCOUR 70FT. (PLA, MAPLIN). AMEND TO SW 5.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 1607. H1283/84/166 2.7.84 LYING BOWS SE, STERN NW. HEAVY LIST TO PORT. MOST OF DECK STRUCTURE SWEPT AWAY. STARTING TO FALL IN ON ITSELF. (G LIVERMORE) 10.4.90 LOCATED NOV 86 IN 513410.4N, 010625.2E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. (PLA WK REPORT 7/73). 13.11.00 SHOWN AS SW 6.2MTRS ON PLA 201 (MAY - SEPT 2000). BR STD. HH244/420/05 15.10.03 AMEND TO PREVIOUS SW 5.8MTRS. (PLA, EMAIL DTD 1.10.03). - NM BLOCK & MENTION 134/04. 26.2.07 EXAM'D 18.11.03 IN 5134.1982N, 0106.3166E [WGD]. UNABLE TO SWEEP DUE TO NUMEROUS POTS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.8 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. SCOUR 12MTRS EXTENDS >700MTRS NE AND SW. EASILY IDENTIFED LARGE EDDIES ON THE SURFACE. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS. RETAIN SW 5.8MTRS. (PLA WK RECORD DTD 14.12.04). RETAIN AS SW 5.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND DAMAGED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL). 15.11.40 WAS ON PASSAGE LEITH TO LONDON. WAS BEACHED 070 DEG, 5C FROM W BARROW BN, LYING IN 2FMS. SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE DURING GALE ON 15.11.40. SALVAGE OPS ABANDONED. SOME CARGO WAS SALVED. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

General Comments

SCOUR EXTENDS BOTH NW & SE, EDDIES ON SURFACE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 34.198 N,1 6.317 E
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FAQ

Where is the ASTROLOGER wreck located?

The ASTROLOGER wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.198 N,1 6.317 E.

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

The ASTROLOGER lies at a depth of about 5.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 34.198 N,1 6.317 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTROLOGER?

The seabed around the ASTROLOGER lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ASTROLOGER sink?

The ASTROLOGER sank on Nov 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ASTROLOGER discovered?

The wreck of the ASTROLOGER was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ASTROLOGER belong to?

The ASTROLOGER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ASTROLOGER carrying?

The ASTROLOGER was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ASTROLOGER?

The ASTROLOGER had a tonnage of 1673 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTROLOGER?

The ASTROLOGER is classified as a steam ship.

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