Adc 527 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Adc 527 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 34.756 N,4 12.907 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.579267
  • Longitude: -4.215117
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADC 527
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 57 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 1.2
Tonnage 200
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1946
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source fishing vessel
Surveying Details HH100/351/11 21.2.96 WK IN 543445N, 041250W [OGB]. (K HURLEY). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 5.9.96 WK IDENTIFIED AS AMMUNITION DUMPING CRAFT 527. (G FRETTIS; MOD ENV POL (SEC) LTR DTD 23.8.96). NCA. HH090/728/01 10.11.98 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 728). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

LOST CARRYING OUT POST-WAR AMMUNITION DUMPING OPERATIONS WHILST EN-ROUTE TO BEAUFORTS DYKE DUE TO BAD WEATHER. ALL 12 OF CREW LOST. (COURT OF ENQUIRY). 8.1.46 BUILT BY MCLELLAN, GLASGOW AND ERECTED AT PAISLEY IN 1942. TWIN SCREW WITH DIESEL ENGINES OF 920BHP FOR 10 KNOTS. LEFT SILLOTH ON 8.1.46 LADEN WITH AMMUNITION AND STORES FOR THE MILITARY PORT OF CAIRNRYAN. LOST IN 60 KNOT GALE WITH CREW OF 13. (A CORKILL).

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FAQ

Where is the ADC 527 wreck located?

The ADC 527 wreck is located at coordinates 54 34.756 N,4 12.907 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADC 527?

The seabed around the ADC 527 lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the ADC 527 sink?

The ADC 527 sank on Jan 8, 1946.

When was the wreck of the ADC 527 discovered?

The wreck of the ADC 527 was discovered in 1996.

What country did the ADC 527 belong to?

The ADC 527 belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ADC 527 carrying?

The ADC 527 was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the ADC 527?

The ADC 527 had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADC 527?

The ADC 527 is classified as a landing craft.

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