Atlantis (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Atlantis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.333 N,5 5.624 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.922217
  • Longitude: -5.093733
Wreck Depth 69 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 66
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 81
Tonnage 1171
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1918
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.10.18 4.10.18 SUNK IN 495400N, 050400W. (SPECIAL REPORT, RA FALMOUTH). SEE [22451], DEAD RECORD. 3.3.00 3.3.00 NAVIGATIONAL SEXTANT RECOVERED BY FISHERMAN IN 4955.467N, 0505.833W [OGB]. POSN BY GPS. (W D FRISKEN, TELECON 3.3.00). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/059/01 6.4.05 HH091/059/01 6.4.05 EXAM'D 20.8.04 IN 4955.333N, 0505.624W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 69.3 IN GEN DEPTH 78.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 9.0MTRS. LIES 081/261 DEGS WITH BOWS W. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). INS AS WK 69MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY NYLANDS VAERKSTED, CHRISTIANIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S D/S TREIL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 121 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED BY UB-112. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS W

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FAQ

Where is the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.333 N,5 5.624 W.

How deep is the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.333 N,5 5.624 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2000.

What country did the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY)?

The ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1171 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY)?

The ATLANTIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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