Abana (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

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Abana (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 51.365 N,3 4.011 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.856083
  • Longitude: -3.066850
Wreck Depth 0.5 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 58.3 m
Width 11.5 m
Draught 7.3
Shadow Height 1.5
Tonnage 1269
Tonnage Type net
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1894
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.12.84 WOODEN RIBS CAN STILL BE SEEN AT LW ABOUT 500 YDS FROM BLACKPOOL PROMENADE AND ABOUT 150 YDS OFF-SHORE. (SEA BREEZES, DEC '84). POSN 535100N, 030400W FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2012/000217614 30.10.12 LOCATED 8.2012 IN 5351.365N, 0304.011W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.51 IN GEN DEPTH 2.0MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP. SECOND ITEM LIES 13MTRS AWAY IN 5351.363N, 0304.022W. (NETSURVEY, HI 1408). POSSIBLY DEBRIS FROM THIS SHIP. INS AS OBSTN 0.5MTR.
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1874 BY HALYARD BROTHERS, NEW BRUNSWICK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY L LARSEN, SUNDE, NORWAY. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR SAPELO, USA. STRANDED AND LOST IN SW FORCE 11. (SIBI).

General Comments

ITEM OF ?DEBRIS, SECOND ITEM 13MTRS AWAY

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FAQ

Where is the ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 51.365 N,3 4.011 W.

How deep is the ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 0.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 51.365 N,3 4.011 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 21, 1894.

When was the wreck of the ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1269 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The ABANA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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