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Summary

Probable wreck of a Dutch coaster stranded close inshore in 1948.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS14SW/199

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• WRECK (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Bouquet, M., 1967, Lundy Shipwrecks, 22 (Article in Monograph). SDV740.

Sunk near battery, 1948.

Robertson, P., 1995, Marine Archaeology and Lundy Marine Nature Reserve: An Assessment for English Nature and the Landmark Trust, 10 (Report - non-specific). SDV349969.

Close inshore at 51.10.49N, 04.41.07W, in 12-15m within a complex gully system of granite boulders. Remains lie above and below kelpline. 30-40% algal coverage. Evidence of lobster potting.
Extremely scattered fragmented metal hill plating with rivet fastening, and various metal objects from the deck structure such as winches, an anchor and anchor chain. Approx 15-30% thought to survive, but more of the hull may be buried under granite stones.
Thought to be the Dutch MV Amelstroom, 395 ton coaster, stranded 1948.
Video footage + photos available.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV4119 - Marine Archaeology and Lundy Marine Nature Reserve

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