Adamastos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Adamastos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 20 N,14 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.333333
  • Longitude: -14.500000
Water Depth 4200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADAMASTOS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 132.4 m
Width 17.6 m
Draught 8.3
Tonnage 7466
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details 18.11.40 HO1001/40 18.11.40 WRECK IN 462000N, 143000W. (O.U.6353A/40). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 22, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY SUN SB CO. WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 612NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C.M.LEMOS. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM THE U29 GERMAN SUBMARINE. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR AVONMOUTH. 25 CREW SAVED. (WW2SL, LLWW2, DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

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FAQ

Where is the ADAMASTOS wreck located?

The ADAMASTOS wreck is located at coordinates 46 20 N,14 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADAMASTOS?

The seabed around the ADAMASTOS lies at approximately 4200 meters deep.

When did the ADAMASTOS sink?

The ADAMASTOS sank on Jul 1, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ADAMASTOS discovered?

The wreck of the ADAMASTOS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ADAMASTOS belong to?

The ADAMASTOS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the ADAMASTOS?

The ADAMASTOS had a tonnage of 7466 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADAMASTOS?

The ADAMASTOS is classified as a steam ship.

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