Axminster (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Axminster (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 26.419 N,1 48.411 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.440317
  • Longitude: 1.806850
Wreck Depth 15.069 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AXMINSTER (PROBABLY)
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 82 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 30.2
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 190
Tonnage 1905
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1917
Bottom Texture 4/1
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6801/17 WK IN 522606N, 014843E. - FNM 680/17. 1923 AMEND OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL TO DW. NE 1543. H2615/28 28.4.28 WRECK NOT FOUND. (TH L3552/23). DELETED. BR STD. H03774/45 1.4.46 NOW CHARTED AS WK 40FT [6FMS 4FT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 1543. H2154/5813 13.5.58 TAUT WIRE SWEEP 2 SMLS AFTER DISPERSAL IN 522627N, 014834E USING HSA. CLEAR AT 47FT FOUL AT 48FT. LEAST DEPTH 52FT IN GEN DEPTH 66FT. SEA BED SAND. (ECES, 18.9.57). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT IN REVISED POSN. LC 1543. H2351/65 3.1.67 LOCATED BY E/S. (HMS EGERIA, R-OF-S 1966). H8031/68 6.12.68 EXAM'D 19.6.68 IN 522624N, 014832E USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51FT IN GEN DEPTH 65-70FT. SCOUR DEPTH 72FT. A REASONABLY GOOD SONAR CONTACT 400YDS FROM WEST AND NORTH EAST. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 40/68). RETAIN AS SW 7FMS 5FT. BR STD.H7688/68 26.11.70 EXAM'D 15.570 IN 522629N, 014832E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.2MTRS [53FT] IN GEN DEPTH 21.0MTRS [69FT]. SCOUR DEPTH 21.2MTRS [69.5FT]. SEABED FLAT. (HMS ECHO, HI 21 7B/70). NCA. CONSIDER FIX BY ECES IN 1957 WHILE SWEEPING TO BE BEST SWEPT DEPTH OF 1957. ALSO SHOALER NEEDS SWEEPING AT NEXT OPPORTUNITY. 31.7.74 NOW CHARTED AS SW 14.0MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543, NC 1504 & NE 1536. H4658/71 29.11.77 NOT FOUND USING DCS3 ON 500FT SCALE & CLOSE E/S. SMALL SAND WAVE FIELD IN VICINITY OF POSN. POSSIBLE WK NOW BURIED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, R-OF-S DTD 25.10.77). H1942/80 1.9.82 EXAM'D 1.3.82 IN 522623N, 014832E USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.5 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 7.0MTRS, LENGTH 72.5MTRS, BEAM 11MTRS. LYING 016/196DEGS, WITH BOWS N, & IN AREA OF LARGE SAND WAVES. APPARENTLY A SMALL COASTER WITH LARGE SPILLAGE OF CARGO OUT OF STBD SIDE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN AMENDED POSN. R/P.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16 IN 5226.419N, 0148.411E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 30.2MTRS, HEIGHT 8MTRS, ORIENTATION 190/010 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 15MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 26.419 N,1 48.411 E
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FAQ

Where is the AXMINSTER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AXMINSTER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 26.419 N,1 48.411 E.

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

The AXMINSTER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 15.069 meters and is located at coordinates 52 26.419 N,1 48.411 E.

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

The seabed around the AXMINSTER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the AXMINSTER (PROBABLY) sink?

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

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

The wreck of the AXMINSTER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the AXMINSTER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The AXMINSTER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AXMINSTER (PROBABLY) carrying?

The AXMINSTER (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AXMINSTER (PROBABLY)?

The AXMINSTER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1905 tons.

What type of wreck is the AXMINSTER (PROBABLY)?

The AXMINSTER (PROBABLY) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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