Avondale Park (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Avondale park (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 9.279 N,2 30.215 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.154650
  • Longitude: -2.503583
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 100 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 150
Tonnage 2878
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK ABOUT 1 MILE SE OF MAY ISLAND. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H2618/60 30.8.59 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 88FT. LEAST E/S 139FT SEABED 176FT. SCOUR 1FT. POSN BY HSA. (HMS SCOTT, 28.8.59). INS AS NDW. H4076/65 13.5.66 EXAM'D IN 560919N, 023000W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 148 IN GEN DEPTH 178FT. VERY GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS MYRMIDON, 8.11.65). AMEND TO WK 24FMS. BR STD. H4075/65 1.6.73 INS BA 114A. - NM 1012/73. 31.8.73 AMEND TO WK 44MTRS. NC 734. H4818/75 3.8.77 EXAM'D 25.3.77 IN 560917.2N, 023006.9W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.1 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. SCOUR 2.4MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 11.5MTRS, LENGTH 107MTRS. LIES 325/145 DEG AT FOOT OF A SLOPE WITH 2 HIGH POINTS HALFWAY ALONG ITS LENGTH. (HMS FOX, HI 34B/77). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/06 2.6.93 DIVED ON AUG.'91 IN 560929N, 023024W [WGD] USING GPS. LARGE INTACT WK STANDING 8MTRS HIGH. BOWS AND BRIDGE UPRIGHT AND STERN LISTS TO PORT. TWO GUNS OBSERVED. OTHER GUNS ON TOWERS AND BRIDGE WING. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). HH090/605/01 25.1.94 EXAM'D 20.8.93 IN 560916N, 023006.9W [OGB] USING MICROFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.6 IN GEN DEPTH 51.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 52.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS, LENGTH 107MTRS, BREADTH 18MTRS. LIES 151/331 DEG. SNAGGED BY FISHING NET. (OCEONICS, HI 605). AMEND TO WK 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/051/01 19.1.03 EXAM'D 18.10.03 IN 5609.279N, 0230.215W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.2 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. PROBABLY UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN TWO. (NP 1008, HI 1051). AMEND WK 41MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY FOUNDATION MARITIME LTD, PICTOU, NS, CANADA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 269NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CANADA IRON FOUNDRIES LTD, THREE RIVERS, CANADA. PASSAGE HULL FOR BELFAST. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U2336. THE LAST BRITISH SHIP TO BE SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE BEFORE THE END OF WW2. (WW2SL & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, MAINLY UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 9.279 N,2 30.215 W.

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

The AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 56 9.279 N,2 30.215 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY) sank on May 7, 1945.

When was the wreck of the AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY) belonged to CA.

What cargo was the AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY)?

The AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2878 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY)?

The AVONDALE PARK (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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