Achille Adam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Achille adam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23.448 N,0 51.918 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.390800
  • Longitude: 0.865300
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACHILLE ADAM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 460
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 31M SE BY S FROM BEACHY HEAD. (DODS) 2.10.81 2.10.81 DW PD SHOWN IN 502330N, 005200E ON FRENCH 6824 [1981 EDN]. NC 2451. H3197/76 3.6.87 H3197/76 3.6.87 NOW SHOWN AS USC PD 20MTRS IN 502336N, 005154E [EUR] ON FRENCH NM BLOCK 87 18 15 FOR FRENCH 6824. - NM BLOCK 2075/87. HH100/351/07 8.10.93 HH100/351/07 8.10.93 NOT FOUND DURING SEVERAL SEARCHES. MAY BE WK LOCATED IN 502041.5N, 004057.5E [SEE 20716]. (C MARTIN, TELECON 8.10.93). NCA YET. 30.3.99 30.3.99 SHOWN AS USC PD 20MTRS IN 5023.500N, 0052.000E [EUR] ON FRENCH 6824. OGB POSN: 5023.409N, 0052.018E. NC 2451. 4.1.11 4.1.11 [WGD] POSN: 5023.448N, 0051.918E.
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2011

Circumstances of loss

CHANNEL STEAMSHIP, BUILT IN 1887 BY SAMUDA BROS. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SOUTH EASTERN AND CHATHAM RAILWAY CO., WAS CAPTURED AND SCUTTLED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 31M SE BY S OF BEACHY HEAD. 6 LIVES LOST. (WW1SL & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ACHILLE ADAM wreck located?

The ACHILLE ADAM wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.448 N,0 51.918 E.

How deep is the ACHILLE ADAM and where exactly is it located?

The ACHILLE ADAM lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 23.448 N,0 51.918 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ACHILLE ADAM?

The seabed around the ACHILLE ADAM lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the ACHILLE ADAM sink?

The ACHILLE ADAM sank on Mar 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ACHILLE ADAM discovered?

The wreck of the ACHILLE ADAM was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ACHILLE ADAM belong to?

The ACHILLE ADAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ACHILLE ADAM carrying?

The ACHILLE ADAM was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ACHILLE ADAM?

The ACHILLE ADAM had a tonnage of 460 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACHILLE ADAM?

The ACHILLE ADAM is classified as a steam ship.

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