Avalon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Avalon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.472 N,0 8.37 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.557867
  • Longitude: 0.139500
Wreck Depth 15.95 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVALON
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 8
Sonar Width 3
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 87
Tonnage 40
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1975
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.9.75 WK IN 132DEG, 6.5C FROM NO.3A BINKS BUOY, OR 149DEGS, 1.47M FROM SPURN LT VESSEL. (LL, 6.9.75). GIVES POSN 533328N, 000829E. NCA. 10.9.75 POSN GIVEN AS 533305N, 000750E. (NAVEAM 287/75). NCA YET. 1.10.75 POSN FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION GIVEN AS 150DEG [T], 1.48M FROM S PURN HEAD HIGH LTHO, OR IN 533326.5N, 000826E. LEAST DEPTH AT POSN THOUGHT TO BE ABOUT 9MTRS & NETS ATTACHED TO WK MAY BE CREATING ADDITIONAL HAZARD. (BTDB HUMBER REPORT). NAVEAM 287/75. 3.10.75 WRECK REPD TO EXIST IN 533325N, 000826E. (MODUK NAVY). RIVER HUMBER NAVEAM 318/75. H5970/69 22.10.75 LEAST DEPTH NOW 10.4MTRS AT MAST, WITH 13.5MTRS OVER HULL. WK APPEARS TO BE SETTLING DEEPER. NO SIGN OF REPORTED ATTACHED NETS. LIES 150DEGS, 1.48M FROM SPURN HD LTHO. (BTDB HUMBER NM H68/75 & HUMBER HBR MASTER, TELECON 22.10.75). - NM 2198/75. H5970/69 20.5.76 WK TO BE DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES. (BTDB HUMBER NMS 41 & 42/76). NCA YET. H5970/69 17.8.76 WK DISPERSED TO 13.2MTRS BELOW CD. (BTDB HUMBER NM 45 & 48/76). BR STD. HH091/178/01 4.3.08 EXAM'D 28.7.07 IN 5333.473N, 0008.370E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.15 IN GEN DEPTH 17.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 7.8MTRS, WITH 3.6MTRS, HT 1.9MTR. LIES 090/270 DEGS. BROKEN UP. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1178). AMEND WK 16.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2011/000136845 3.8.11 LOCATED IN 5333.473N, 0008.366E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.55MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HN DTD 18.7.11 FOR HI 1358). AMEND WK 16.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 29.1.13 EXAM'D 21.9.12 IN 5333.4725N, 0008.3655E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 5MTRS TOWARDS 315 DEGS. LENGTH 22.95MTRS, WIDTH 9.1MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1400). LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.5MTRS. (SDC BATHY). NCA. SEP 2021/00006787 18.5.20 EXAM'D 18.05.20 IN 5333.472N, 0008.370E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.95MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS, LENGTH 8.00MTRS, WIDTH 3.00MTRS, HEIGHT 1.00MTRS, ORIENTATION 087 DEGS. BURIED. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF DEBRIS OR SCOUR. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1683). AMEND DW 15.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SANK MINUTES AFTER COLLISION WITH MT FERNHURST. ALL CREW RESCUED.

General Comments

BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the AVALON wreck located?

The AVALON wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.472 N,0 8.37 E.

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

The AVALON lies at a depth of about 15.95 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.472 N,0 8.37 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AVALON?

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

When did the AVALON sink?

The AVALON sank on Sep 4, 1975.

When was the wreck of the AVALON discovered?

The wreck of the AVALON was discovered in 1975.

What country did the AVALON belong to?

The AVALON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AVALON?

The AVALON had a tonnage of 40 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVALON?

The AVALON is classified as a fishing vessel.

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