Ada Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ada Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.536 N,1 57.582 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.458933
  • Longitude: -1.959700
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 31.4 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.8
Tonnage 187
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 15.2.71 SUNK IN APPROX 502730N, 015730W [OGB], OR 8M S FROM ANVIL POINT. (WW1SL). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/962/01 6.12.02 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMENDED DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1872 BY D EGAN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS. PASSAGE LONDON FOR LANDERNEAU. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE 8M S OF ANVIL POINT. (SIBI & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the ADA wreck located?

The ADA wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.536 N,1 57.582 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADA?

The seabed around the ADA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the ADA sink?

The ADA sank on Feb 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ADA discovered?

The wreck of the ADA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ADA belong to?

The ADA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ADA carrying?

The ADA was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the ADA?

The ADA had a tonnage of 187 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADA?

The ADA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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