Avoca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Avoca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.042 N,1 8.508 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.000700
  • Longitude: 1.141800
Wreck Depth 18.28 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVOCA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 69.5 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 72.1
Sonar Width 10.2
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 122
Tonnage 844
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 143.0,,001.8,045.0
Original Detection Year 1895
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 12.1895 AMEND OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL TO DW PA ON CHART. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H603/31 6.2.31 AMEND TO NDW PA. SWEPT BY OROPESA. (HMS KELLETT, 1930). H2492/59 27.10.59 CONTACTED WHILST SEARCHING FOR 'DE FONTAINE'. STRONG A/S ECHOES. (HMS SHACKLETON, 17.4.59). H2492/59 27.10.59 SWEPT IN 510006N, 010836E. NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63FT IN GEN DEPTH 80FT. SMALL OBSTN. (TH, 23.9.59). AMEND TO WK 10FMS 3FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2536/59. H5824/60 2.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 68FT. (HMS SCOTT, 10.5.60). 10.9.73 AMEND TO SW 18.5MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 29.9.78 LOCATED 27.9.77 IN 510000N, 010836E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 26MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.1MTRS. LENGTH 76MTRS, LYING 120/300DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 17.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/86/15 24.6.86 DIVED ON IN 1985. SMALL SS IN UPRIGHT POSN AND WELL SUNK INTO SOFT SEABED. IN A VERY DECAYED STATE. STERN, WHICH IS SKELETON-LIKE FRAMEWORK, IS HIGHEST POINT, STANDING SOME 5MTRS HIGH. (P G WEATHERLEY, 9.6.86). NCA. HH090/921/01 18.9.01 EXAM'D 3.7.01 IN 5100.040N, 0108.507E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 19.3, FOUL 19.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.6 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 921). UPRIGHT AND INTACT. BR STD. HH100/351/17 16.10.01 THIS IS THE 'AVOCA'. IDENTIFIED BY NAME ON SHIP'S CUTLERY. (T GOODFELLOW, EMAIL DTD 10.10.01). NCA. SEP 2016/000091764 18.4.17 EXAM'D 21.7.16 IN 5100.042N, 0108.508E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 18.28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 72.1MTRS, WIDTH 10.2MTRS, HEIGHT 5.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 122/302 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 143MTRS, 1.8MTRS DEEP TOWARD 045DEGS. WK INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 18.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 18, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1865 BY G ROBINSON & CO, CORK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH & IRISH SS PACKET CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 150HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR DUBLIN. GENERAL CARGO. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS NORTH CAMBRIA IN FORCE 1 WINDS AND FOG.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the AVOCA wreck located?

The AVOCA wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.042 N,1 8.508 E.

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

The AVOCA lies at a depth of about 18.28 meters and is located at coordinates 51 0.042 N,1 8.508 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AVOCA?

The seabed around the AVOCA lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AVOCA discovered?

The wreck of the AVOCA was discovered in 1895.

What country did the AVOCA belong to?

The AVOCA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AVOCA carrying?

The AVOCA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AVOCA?

The AVOCA had a tonnage of 844 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVOCA?

The AVOCA is classified as a steam ship.

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