Atlas (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Atlas (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.624 N,0 32.96 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.577067
  • Longitude: -0.549333
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLAS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 66.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 56
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 148
Tonnage 989
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0045.0,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Surveying Details H8203/19 18.8.28 WK IN 503435N, 003400W OR 5M SE OWERS LTV. H4121/76 13.1.77 EXAM'D 19.8.76 IN 503435N, 003252W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.2-5.2MTRS. LENGTH 76MTRS. LIES WNW/ESE. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (HMS FOX HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 33MTRS. BR STD. H1270/72 8.1.78 DIVED 1N 1977. LENGTH 250FT. LIES 280/100 DEGS. BOWS EASTERLY. HT 26FT. DEPTH 150FT. DECKS & SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE INTACT. SMALL WRECKAGE ON SEABED TO STBD. LARGE HOLE STBD SIDE AMIDSHIPS. NO POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION ON THIS DIVE. (M WALSH, 8.1.78). NCA. HH091/002/01 29.10.02 EXAM'D 12.7.02 IN 5034.612N, 0032.944W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 34.8, FOUL 35.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.0 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP ALONG LENGTH OF WK. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL DEFINED WK. (NP 1016, HI 1002). AMEND TO SW 34MTRS. BR STD. HH090/952/01 27.10.03 EXAM'D 4.7.03 IN 5034.624N, 0032.960W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 34.8, FOUL 35.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.8 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.0MTRS. LIES 148/328 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 952). RETAIN AS SW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1896 BY FREDERIKSTAD MEK VAERKS, FREDERIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 101HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE WARKWORTH FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED BY UB-56.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, SCOUR ALONG LENGTH

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 34.624 N,0 32.96 W
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FAQ

Where is the ATLAS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ATLAS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.624 N,0 32.96 W.

How deep is the ATLAS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ATLAS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.624 N,0 32.96 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATLAS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ATLAS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the ATLAS (PROBABLY) sink?

The ATLAS (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ATLAS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ATLAS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1928.

What country did the ATLAS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ATLAS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ATLAS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ATLAS (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ATLAS (PROBABLY)?

The ATLAS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 989 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLAS (PROBABLY)?

The ATLAS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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