Azemmour Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Azemmour Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.035 N,1 36.084 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.533917
  • Longitude: -1.601400
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AZEMMOUR
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 62.5 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 897
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1918
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 1.4.18 REPD SUNK 12 MILES W X S FROM ST CATHERINE'S PT IN APPROX 502800N, 013000W. (AP PORTSMOUTH). H2537/28 20.8.28 WRECK NOT CHARTED. 7.8.53 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 503200N, 013600W ON NC F6841. 14.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15MTRS ON NC 2450. H1270/76 30.11.77 POSN GIVEN IN 1.4.18 PLOTS IN APPROX 503200N,013600W. AMEND TO USC PA 25MTRS. R/S. 12.2.79 POSSIBLY THE WK [18983] CHARTED IN 503030N, 013228W. NCA YET - AWAIT FURTHER. HH100/351/08 16.2.94 POSN GIVEN AS 503202N 013600W. (J WELCH, WK LISTING). NCA. 19.1.96 WK REPD TO LIE 0.5 TO 0.75 MILES ENE OF CHARTED POSN. (J COLDRICK). NCA. HH090/962/01 3.12.02 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2020/000123102 18.10.21 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2021) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2002

Circumstances of loss

EX-WISTARIA. BUILT IN 1909 BY SHORT BROS & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 143NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR NANTES. TORPEDOED BY UB-59. (WW1SL, LL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the AZEMMOUR wreck located?

The AZEMMOUR wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.035 N,1 36.084 W.

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

The AZEMMOUR lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 50 32.035 N,1 36.084 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AZEMMOUR?

The seabed around the AZEMMOUR lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the AZEMMOUR sink?

The AZEMMOUR sank on Mar 20, 1918.

When was the wreck of the AZEMMOUR discovered?

The wreck of the AZEMMOUR was discovered in 1918.

What country did the AZEMMOUR belong to?

The AZEMMOUR belonged to FR.

What cargo was the AZEMMOUR carrying?

The AZEMMOUR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AZEMMOUR?

The AZEMMOUR had a tonnage of 897 tons.

What type of wreck is the AZEMMOUR?

The AZEMMOUR is classified as a steam ship.

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