Adalia (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status lifted
Adalia (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.483 N,3 35.937 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.424717
  • Longitude: 3.598950
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADALIA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 103 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3210
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1940
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details H04105/44 28.10.44 DW IN 512532N, 033601E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2329/44. H21127/45 22.1.45 AMENDED TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 120. H3697/52 23.6.52 WK SWEEPING TAKING PLACE IN 512532N, 033601E. (NETHERLANDS TNM 1946/52). NCA. H3697/52 29.8.56 NOW FA. (NETHERLANDS NM 2529/56). NCA. HH100/351/01 11.8.89 SANK IN 512533N, 033603E. WAS PARTLY LIFTED IN 1953. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). NCA. 16.9.93 FA SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 120 [1993 EDN]. NE 120. 20.4.94 REMOVED. (NETHERLANDS NM 667/93). AMENDED TO LIFT. NE 120. 6.8.98 DUTCH COMPANIES SCALDIS SALVAGE AND DREDGING INTERNATIONAL AWARDED CONTACT TO REMOVE REMAINS OF GERMAN FREIGHTER ADALIA AS PART OF A SIX YEAR PLAN TO CLEAR MAIN SHIPPING CHANNEL AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO ANTWERP. WORK DUE TO START EARLY 1999. (LL, 30.7.98). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2007

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH NAVAL AUX MENDOZA. (R VERPOORTE).

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FAQ

Where is the ADALIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ADALIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.483 N,3 35.937 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ADALIA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ADALIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ADALIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The ADALIA (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ADALIA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ADALIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the ADALIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ADALIA (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the ADALIA (PROBABLY)?

The ADALIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3210 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADALIA (PROBABLY)?

The ADALIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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