Auriac (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Auriac (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 58.438 N,1 54.051 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.973967
  • Longitude: -1.900850
Wreck Depth 60.67 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AURIAC (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 8.9 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 62.08
Sonar Width 9.51
Shadow Height 10.4
Orientation 166
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details SINKING POSN 5M ESE OF ST ABB'S HD. (WW1SL) GIVES POSN 555500N, 015000W SEE DEAD RECORD [4494]. H091/051/01 19.1.04 EXAMINED 16.8.03 IN 5558.446N, 0154.052W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.1 IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LIES 170/350DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (NP 1008, HI 1051). SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. INS WK 63MTRS. BR STD. HH242/640/06 29.1.04 INS BY NM. - NM 1306/04 [PNM 1307/04 ISSUED FOR BA 175, 1407]. 6.10.10 RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS WRECK IS PROBABLY
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 0005

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SUBMARINE 5M ESE OF ST ABB'S HD. (WW1SL). EX- ADARE, EX- TAFF, BUILT 1890 BY GRAHAM OSBOURNE & CO, SUNDERLAND, WITH3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 96HP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG. CO. LTD., SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T.C. STEVEN & CO. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR LEITH. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 44. 1 OF 16 CREW LOST. (SIBI)

General Comments

AURIAC

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FAQ

Where is the AURIAC (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AURIAC (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 58.438 N,1 54.051 W.

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

The AURIAC (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 60.67 meters and is located at coordinates 55 58.438 N,1 54.051 W.

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

The seabed around the AURIAC (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the AURIAC (PROBABLY) sink?

The AURIAC (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 23, 1917.

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

The wreck of the AURIAC (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2003.

What country did the AURIAC (PROBABLY) belong to?

The AURIAC (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AURIAC (PROBABLY)?

The AURIAC (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the AURIAC (PROBABLY)?

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

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