Atlanticos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Atlanticos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 49.005 N,1 30.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.816750
  • Longitude: 1.508333
Wreck Depth 14.6 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLANTICOS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 155.4 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 148.5
Sonar Width 42.2
Orientation 135
Tonnage 5446
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0937/42 7.4.42 H0937/42 7.4.42 INS DW AND GREEN CON BUOY. - NM 647/42. H0937/42 3.10.47 H0937/42 FOUL 42FT. SEABED 66FT. POSN 514900N, 013036E. (C IN C NORE 3.10.47). H0937/42 16.12.47 H0937/42 16.12.47 AMEND SW 7FMS 3FT AND DELETE BUOY. (ML 585). - NM 3238/47. H0937/42 22.10.47 H0937/42 DISPERSED CLEAR TO 48FT. (FLATHOLME 22.10.47). H0937/42 6.11.47 H0937/42 EXAM'D IN 514906N, 013037E USING HSA. CLEAR AT 45FT. LEAST E/S 53FT. 500FT LONG AND LYING NW/SE. STRONG SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED FROM SOUTH. (ML 585, 6.11.47). H0937/42 30.10.58 H0937/42 & H1334/60 CLEAR 43FT, FOUL 44FT. LEAST E/S 52FT IN 65FT. SEABED OF SAND AND SHELL. (ECES 30.10.58). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 1FT. BR STD. H2847/67 19.10.67 H2847/67 19.10.67 LEAST E/S 49FT IN GEN DEPTHS OF 63/64FT. SCOUR 69FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. WRECK MUCH BROKEN UP. SCOUR TO S AS WELL AS NE/SW. (HMS EGERIA). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. BR STD. 9.5.68 9.5.68 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT [LAT]. LC 1610. H3161/69 3.3.70 H3161/69 3.3.70 AMEND SW 7FMS [LAT]. (ECES 1958). - NMS 451/70 & 452/70. 24.1.72 24.1.72 AMEND TO SW 12.8MTRS. NC 2051. H2101/74 16.1.74 H2101/74 16.1.74 EXAM'D IN 514900N, 013039E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 15.8MTRS IN 19.5MTRS. SCOUR 20.8MTRS. LIES NW/SE WITH PRONOUNCED SCOUR SOME 60MTRS NORTH. (HMS ENTERPRISE). NCA. H4399/71 4.5.79 H4399/71 4.5.79 EXAM'D 28.6.78 IN 514858N, 013037E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.5 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. SCOUR 19.5MTRS. DCS3 GAVE NO DISTINCT SHADOW & NO CLEAR WRECK FORM INDICATING WK HAS BROKEN UP & SPREAD OVER WIDE AREA, BUT LYING MAINLY NW/SE. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 51B/77). AMEND POSN ONLY. BR STD. H2044/81 17.1.82 H2044/81 17.1.82 EXAM'D 28.10.82 IN 514858N, 013037E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.4, FOUL AT 15MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.5 IN GEN DEPTHS 19/20MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 19.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. BROKEN UP CONTACT GIVING NO DISTINCT SONAR SHADOW. LIES APPROX NW/SE. (SOISS, HI 80). - NM 499/83. HH090/628/01 5.7.94 HH090/628/01 5.7.94 EXAM'D 23.5.94 IN 514858N, 013036E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 14.2, FOUL 14.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.7 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 20.8MTRS. BROKEN UP, COVERS 150 BY 50MTRS. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 628). BR STD. 28.2.13 28.2.13 EXAM'D 23.11.12 IN 5149.005N, 0130.500E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.60 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 148.5MTRS, WIDTH 42.2MTRS, HT 3.1MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). AREA OF WRECKAGE WITH HIGH POINTS (?BOILERS, ENGINE) IN CENTRE. AMEND WK 14.6MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2013

Circumstances of loss

STEEL HULL. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ST JOHN'S, NB, FOR LONDON. CARGO GRAIN. MINED AND BROKE IN TWO. (SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF BROKEN UP WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 49.005 N,1 30.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the ATLANTICOS wreck located?

The ATLANTICOS wreck is located at coordinates 51 49.005 N,1 30.5 E.

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

The ATLANTICOS lies at a depth of about 14.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 49.005 N,1 30.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ATLANTICOS?

The seabed around the ATLANTICOS lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the ATLANTICOS sink?

The ATLANTICOS sank on Feb 21, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ATLANTICOS discovered?

The wreck of the ATLANTICOS was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ATLANTICOS belong to?

The ATLANTICOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ATLANTICOS carrying?

The ATLANTICOS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ATLANTICOS?

The ATLANTICOS had a tonnage of 5446 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLANTICOS?

The ATLANTICOS is classified as a steam ship.

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