Ada (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ada (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 41.921 N,5 36.075 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.698683
  • Longitude: -5.601250
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 89 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 67.5
Sonar Width 14.9
Shadow Height 14.9
Orientation 110
Tonnage 1111
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 22 MILES S OF LANDS END. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17). H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 CONTACT IN 494230N, 053600W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). H0113/45 29.12.44 H0113/45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 494230N, 053600W. LENGTH 250FT, HEIGHT 36FT. LIES 120/300DEGS. (ESCORT GROUP 9, 29.12.44 AND 15.1.45). GOOD CONTACT. LENGTH 162FT, HEIGHT 30FT. (ESCORT GROUP 19). H2590/76 16.3.76 H2590/76 16.3.76 EXAM'D IN 494153N, 053558W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 84 IN GEN DEPTH 91MTRS. DEFINITE WK LYING WNW/ESE AND STANDING 7MTRS ABOVE SEABED. GOOD RETURNS ON DCS3. NOT CLOSELY INVESTIGATED. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). CHART AS WK 84.0MTRS [46FMS]. R/P. H2979/74 16.11.77 H2979/74 16.11.77 2 FFS IN 494206N, 053556W [OGB] AND 494211N, 053603W [OGB]. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. H1310/82 4.8.82 H1310/82 4.8.82 WK, STANDING 12MTRS ABOVE SEABED, IN POSN BY DECCA. (S N GLINSKI, 15.7.82). AMEND TO WK 79MTRS. R/P. H6501/87 7.3.89 H6501/87 7.3.89 EXAM'D 10.11.88 IN 494153N, 053601W [OGB] USING 4-RANGE TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58 IN GEN DEPTH 89.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 28.2MTRS, SHADOW HT 14.9MTRS. INTACT, LYING 110/290DEGS WITH BOWS NW. LENGTH 67.5MTRS, BEAM 14.9MTRS. MAIN BODY OF WK STANDS 10MTRS HIGH BUT AN OBSTN WAS OBSERVED ON HYDROSEARCH WHICH IS 28MTRS ABOVE SEABED [LIKELY TO BE NETS FOULED ON WK]. THIS WAS CONFIRMED BY E/S AND DCS3. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). AMEND TO WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 942/89.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 15M S 0.5W OF WOLF ROCK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BILBAO TO AYR. (LL WW1). CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SCUTTLED. WAS ON PASSAGE BILBAO TO AYR. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17).

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FAQ

Where is the ADA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ADA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 41.921 N,5 36.075 W.

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

The ADA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 49 41.921 N,5 36.075 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ADA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 89 meters deep.

When did the ADA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ADA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 3, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ADA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ADA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ADA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ADA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ADA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ADA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ADA (POSSIBLY)?

The ADA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1111 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADA (POSSIBLY)?

The ADA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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