Adenwen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Adenwen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 52.368 N,5 48.294 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.872800
  • Longitude: -5.804900
Wreck Depth 36.397 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADENWEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 45.3
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 60
Tonnage 3798
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0090.0,,002.7,200
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1935/80 8.10.82 EXAM'D 19.10.81 IN 525222N, 054815W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTR, LENGTH APPROX 55MTRS, LYING NE/SW. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). SHOWN AS WK 32MTRS ON FAIR SHEET. INS AS WK 32MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2011/000097460 26.5.11 LOCATED 18.5.11 IN 5252.567N, 0547.817W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.9 IN GEN DEPTH 41-42MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.9MTRS. LENGTH 33MTRS. WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS. LIES 047/227 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. ON FLAT SEABED, OVERALL STRUCTURE STILL PRESERVED. (GSI, EMAIL DTD 20.5.11). COLLAPSED WITH SINGLE HIGH POINT. AMEND WK 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 29.6.12 EXAM'D 27.5.12 IN 5252.368N, 0548.294W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.397 IN GEN DEPTH 41.3MTRS. SCOUR 2.7MTRS EXTENDS 90MTRS TOWARDS 200 DEGS. LENGTH 47MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (INFOMAR CV 12_01, VIA K SHEEHAN, MARINE INSTITUTE, IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 28.6.12). INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SW, FWD PART COLLAPSED TO SEABED. POSN IN PREVIOUS REPORT CONSIDERED TO BE INCORRECT. AMEND WK 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY BARTRAM & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W & C T JONES LTD, CARDIFF. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 320 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CIENFUEGOS, CHILE FOR QUEENSTOWN. TORPEDOED BY UC-65.TEN MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SW, SW END COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the ADENWEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ADENWEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 52.368 N,5 48.294 W.

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

The ADENWEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 36.397 meters and is located at coordinates 52 52.368 N,5 48.294 W.

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

The seabed around the ADENWEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the ADENWEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ADENWEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 25, 1917.

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

The wreck of the ADENWEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ADENWEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ADENWEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ADENWEN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ADENWEN (POSSIBLY) was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the ADENWEN (POSSIBLY)?

The ADENWEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3798 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADENWEN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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