Athamas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Athamas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.866 N,1 57.059 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.681100
  • Longitude: 1.950983
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHAMAS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Tonnage 3867
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1947
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6345/26 4.11.26 DW (1915) IN 514050N, 015710E PA. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). BR STD. H5355/46 15.5.47 DELETE. (HMS FRANKLIN). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 1213/47. SALVED (WW1SL).
Last Amended Date May 26, 2010

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GALVESTON FOR ROTTERDAM. BEACHED AFTER DETONATING A MINE 2M E OF GALLOPER LV. LATER REFLOATED. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ATHAMAS wreck located?

The ATHAMAS wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.866 N,1 57.059 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHAMAS?

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

When did the ATHAMAS sink?

The ATHAMAS sank on Nov 17, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ATHAMAS discovered?

The wreck of the ATHAMAS was discovered in 1915.

What country did the ATHAMAS belong to?

The ATHAMAS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the ATHAMAS?

The ATHAMAS had a tonnage of 3867 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHAMAS?

The ATHAMAS is classified as a steam ship.

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