Azemmour Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Azemmour Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.934 N,1 38.423 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.482233
  • Longitude: -1.640383
Wreck Depth 32.5 m
Water Depth 37 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
Sonar Length 62
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 337
Tonnage 897
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 030.0,016.0,001.8,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2020
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). NCA. H6884/52 5.1.60 WK LOCATED IN 502852N, 013822W USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH 17FMS IN GEN DEPTH 19FMS. SCOUR 21FMS. SEABED STONES. (HMS SCOTT, 31.8.55). CHART AS WK 17FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 6.10.71 NOW CHARTED WK 30MTRS [LAT -0.4MTRS]. NC 2615. HH100/351/08 8.9.94 REPORTED TO BE 'HARTBURN' BY LOCAL DIVEBOAT SKIPPER. (J WELCH, AUG '94). HH090/962/01 5.12.02 EXAM'D 6.7.02 IN 5028.934N, 0138.424W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 32.1, FOUL 32.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.1 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS. LIES 163/343 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. ?STERN BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 62). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. BR STD. 28.4.05 CONFIRMED AS 'AZEMMOUR' BY RECOVERED CROCKERY. WRECK IS SEMI-BURIED. (D C WENDES, PERSONAL VISIT). NCA. SEP 2020/000123102 4.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5028.934N, 0138.423W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 337/157 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, 1.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 215 DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD LENGTH 10MTRS, TOWARD THE SOUTH (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679). UPRIGHT, INTACT. AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

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).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, ?STERN BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the AZEMMOUR wreck located?

The AZEMMOUR wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.934 N,1 38.423 W.

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

The AZEMMOUR lies at a depth of about 32.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.934 N,1 38.423 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AZEMMOUR?

The seabed around the AZEMMOUR lies at approximately 37 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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