Adams (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Adams (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.134 N,5 0.545 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.918900
  • Longitude: -5.009083
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADAMS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 67
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 15
Orientation 117
Tonnage 2223
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1917
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 6M SE BY E FROM LIZARD. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN 495540N, 050320W. 8.5.78 8.5.78 INS AS USC PA 50MTRS. BR STD. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 HH091/059/01 1.4.05 EXAM'D 20.8.04 IN 4955.134N, 0500.545E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.7 IN GEN DEPTH 79.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 7.4MTRS. LIES 117/297 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 71MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-ETHELBURGA. BUILT IN 1887 BY J REDHEAD & CO, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRAND ADAMS SS CO LTD, NEWCASTLE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 251NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ST NAZIARE. TORPEDOED BY U-62. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the ADAMS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ADAMS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.134 N,5 0.545 W.

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

The ADAMS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.134 N,5 0.545 W.

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

The seabed around the ADAMS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the ADAMS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ADAMS (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 17, 1917.

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

The wreck of the ADAMS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ADAMS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ADAMS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ADAMS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ADAMS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ADAMS (POSSIBLY)?

The ADAMS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2223 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADAMS (POSSIBLY)?

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

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