Hms Astronomer (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms astronomer (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 1.88 N,2 7.417 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.031333
  • Longitude: -2.123617
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 119 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 147.2 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 10.1
Sonar Length 124
Sonar Width 15.6
Shadow Height 10.4
Orientation 20
Tonnage 8401
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details POSN 580400N, 021200W, APPROX. (WW2SL). 580100N, 021200W, APPROX. (AXIS SUB SUCCESSES). H04081/44 20.8.44 NON-SUB CONTACT IN 580030N, 020824W, APPROX. (2ND SUPPORT GROUP, PROCEEDINGS OF 20.8.44 TO 6.9.44, IN M010127/44). ASDIC CONTACT IN 580018N, 020824W [+/- 200YDS ACCURACY]. (AUBD 314/68). 1.3.45 WK REPD LOCATED IN 580100N, 020700W, APPROX, ON 1.3.45. (AUBD 314/67). H2336/84 21.7.86 WK REPORTED IN 580152N, 020713W BY LOCAL FISHING SKIPPER. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246). INS NDW. BR STD. HH160/350/01 8.10.90 WK LOCATED IN 580157N, 020717W [EUR] USING PULSE-8. LENGTH 120MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. HEADING 035 DEG. DCS3 HT 19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 115MTRS [LAT]. (LAND AND MARINE ENGINEERING LTD, HN DTD 1.10.90). AMEND TO WK 96MTRS IN 580157N, 020717W [OGB]. - NM 3285/90. 3.10.12 EXAM'D 2.7.12 IN 5801.880N, 0207.417W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 108.6 IN GEN DEPTH 119MTRS. LEAST WATERCOLUMN DEPTH 85MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 124MTRS, WIDTH 15.6MTRS, HT 10.4MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS WITH BOWS SSW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, LARGELY INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1372). AMEND WK 85MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY D & W HENDERSON & CO LTD, PARTICK, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J HARRISON, HIRED BY THE ADMIRALTY IN 1939 AS A BOOM CARRIER. FOUR BOILERS, QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 696NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE SHIPBUILDER. PASSAGE ROSYTH FOR SCAPA FLOW. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-58 75M N OF KINNAIRDS HD. SANK LATER THE NEXT DAY. 4 MEN LOST. (DODS, SIBI & COLLEDGE).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SSW

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 1.88 N,2 7.417 W.

How deep is the HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 58 1.88 N,2 7.417 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 119 meters deep.

When did the HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 8401 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ASTRONOMER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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