Adolf (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Adolf (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 48.916 N,1 34.909 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.815267
  • Longitude: -1.581817
Wreck Depth 98 m
Water Depth 107 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADOLF (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 63.9 m
Width 8.7 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 96
Tonnage 835
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.9,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 24, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater Wreck Details: Adolf (Possibly) Located in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland at coordinates 58 48.916 N, 1 34.909 W this historic shipwreck was examined using DGPS revealing an upright and intact vessel lying on an orientation of 096/276 degrees with bows facing west the wreck features a least multibeam depth of 98.51 meters in a general seabed depth of 107 meters surrounded by a scour 1.9 meters deep with structural measurements including a length of 108.9 meters a width of 17 meters and a height of 8.5 meters though limited detail remains due to the depth

Surveying Details

H3039/26 POSN 585300N, 013200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3875/26 18.6.26 INS NDW (1917) (PA) IN 585300N, 013200W. H1357/62 27.3.62 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 1942. 9.7.73 AMEND TO WK USC PA 90MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). BR STD. HH091/137/01 - SEP 2009/000003219 24.12.08 EXAM'D 4.8.08 IN 5848.9164N, 0134.9089W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 98.51 IN GEN DEPTH 107MTRS. SCOUR 1.9MTRS DEEP AROUND WK. LENGTH 108.9MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS. LIES 096/276 DEGS WITH BOWS W. UPRIGHT, INTACT. LIMITED DETAIL DUE TO DEPTH. (NETSURVEY, HI 1137). POSSIBLY THIS VESSEL. AMEND WK 98MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BLACKLEY, EX-ANNIE SMITH. BUILT IN 1872 BY W CLELAND, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANFG AKT ADOLF, GOTHNBURG. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 120NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR SWEDEN. CAPTURED & SUNK BY UC44. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, SCOUR AROUND WK, BOWS W

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FAQ

Where is the ADOLF (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ADOLF (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 48.916 N,1 34.909 W.

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

The ADOLF (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 98 meters and is located at coordinates 58 48.916 N,1 34.909 W.

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

The seabed around the ADOLF (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 107 meters deep.

When did the ADOLF (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ADOLF (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 12, 1917.

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

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

What country did the ADOLF (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ADOLF (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the ADOLF (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ADOLF (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ADOLF (POSSIBLY)?

The ADOLF (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 835 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADOLF (POSSIBLY)?

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

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