Atherton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Atherton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.364 N,0 58.762 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.489400
  • Longitude: 0.979367
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHERTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 22
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions ,,002.5,045
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7831/21 28.12.21 H7831/21 28.12.21 LOCATED IN 342DEG, 2.5M FROM MIDDLE GROUND BN IN GEN DEPTH 54FT. DW IN 512920N, 005824E, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, OCC(2)10S. (CINC NORE, 1921). - NM 61/22. H1249/23 19.2.23 H1249/23 19.2.23 DISPERSED TO 48FT [LWST]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH, 12.2.23 & TH NM 17/23, 16.2.23). - NM 445/23. H01025/40 31.7.48 H01025/40 31.7.48 DRIFT SWEPT IN 512919N, 005856E. CLEAR AT 45FT, FOUL AT 46FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 16.7.48). - NM 1711/48. H2264/54 31.5.54 H2264/54 31.5.54 LOCATED IN 512919N, 005852E USING SONAR. (HMS SHACKLETON, 1954 [E9628]). LC 1607. H01025/40 8.12.61 H01025/40 8.12.61 SWEPT CLEAR AT 47FT, FOUL AT 48FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52FT IN GEN DEPTH 55-60FT. SCOUR DEPTH 68FT. APPEARS TO BE IN 2 PARTS ABOUT 250FT APART, OR 2 SUPERSTRUCTURES WITH CENTRE COVERED BY SAND. (HMS EGERIA, 5.9.61). BR STD. H3161/69 26.11.71 H3161/69 26.11.71 EXAM'D IN 512921N, 005851E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.5FT IN GEN DEPTH 55FT. SCOUR DEPTH 64FT. LIES SW/NE AND IS ABOUT 150FT LONG. SCOUR TO THE N. (MV MAPLIN). NCA. H6140/68 19.1.79 H6140/68 19.1.79 SWEPT 12.10.78. EASY TO FIND. NO CHANGE SINCE 1971. (PLA WK REPORT, MAPLIN 13/78). NCA. HH244/420/02 21.6.93 HH244/420/02 21.6.93 EXAM'D 14.4.93 IN 512920N, 005852E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16-18MTRS. LARGE WK, EASY TO FIND. STANDS IN PART 4MTRS ABOVE RIVER BED AND FRAGMENTED PARTS LIE OVER AN AREA 50 X 15MTRS IN A SSW DIR'N. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (PLA WK NO.201/45, CHARTWELL 35/93). BR STD. 13.6.05 13.6.05 SHOWN IN 5129.364N, 0058.762E [WGD] ON PLA 201/23 DTD SEP'03-NOV'04. BR STD. 23.2.07 23.2.07 EXAM'D 2.2.05. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.3 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP OFF NW CORNER AND NOT EXTENSIVE. RETAIN AS SW 14MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 23.5.05). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2005

General Comments

LARGE WK, INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.364 N,0 58.762 E
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FAQ

Where is the ATHERTON wreck located?

The ATHERTON wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.364 N,0 58.762 E.

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

The ATHERTON lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.364 N,0 58.762 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHERTON?

The seabed around the ATHERTON lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ATHERTON discovered?

The wreck of the ATHERTON was discovered in 1921.

What country did the ATHERTON belong to?

The ATHERTON belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ATHERTON?

The ATHERTON is classified as a steam ship.

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