Count D'aspremont Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Count d'aspremont Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 52.3 N,5 19.263 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.871667
  • Longitude: -5.321050
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COUNT D'ASPREMONT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 49.7 m
Width 7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 452
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1903
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1903
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3542/68 2.4.69 DW IN 515216.5N, 051912W. APPEARS TO HAVE STRUCK HORSE ROCK. (R EDMUNDS LTR DTD 27.3.69). BR STD. 9.1.70 IDENTIFIED AS COUNT D'ASPREMONT. (LLOYDS) H1288/83/361 13.3.84 REPD AS WELL BROKEN UP IN GULLEYS. DIVED ON IN 1983. BOILER STILL INTACT. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. (S HUMPHREY). NCA. HH100/351/11 20.6.96 WRECK UPSIDE DOWN AND BROKEN AMIDSHIPS. BOILER STANDS ABOUT 3MTRS HIGH. (S J ROBERTS). 25.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. SEABED ROCKY. (EMU, HI 1365). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-OTHELLO '75, EX-COUNT D'ASPREMONT. BUILT OF IRON IN 1874 BY CAULSTON, COOKE & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO AMERICAN AGENCY LTD, CARDIFF. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR NEWPORT. STRUCK HORSE ROCK THEN SLIPPED OFF AND SANK IN DEEP WATER. NO LIVES LOST. (LLOYDS).

General Comments

INVERTED, COLLAPSED, BOILER HIGHEST POINT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 52.3 N,5 19.263 W
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FAQ

Where is the COUNT D'ASPREMONT wreck located?

The COUNT D'ASPREMONT wreck is located at coordinates 51 52.3 N,5 19.263 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COUNT D'ASPREMONT?

The seabed around the COUNT D'ASPREMONT lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the COUNT D'ASPREMONT sink?

The COUNT D'ASPREMONT sank on Dec 15, 1903.

When was the wreck of the COUNT D'ASPREMONT discovered?

The wreck of the COUNT D'ASPREMONT was discovered in 1903.

What country did the COUNT D'ASPREMONT belong to?

The COUNT D'ASPREMONT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COUNT D'ASPREMONT carrying?

The COUNT D'ASPREMONT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the COUNT D'ASPREMONT?

The COUNT D'ASPREMONT had a tonnage of 452 tons.

What type of wreck is the COUNT D'ASPREMONT?

The COUNT D'ASPREMONT is classified as a steam ship.