Adolf Vinnen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Adolf vinnen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.936 N,5 11.078 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.965600
  • Longitude: -5.184633
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADOLF VINNEN
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Length 79.9 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.9
Tonnage 1840
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1923
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

The historic shipwreck of the Adolf Vinnen is located off the coast of Bass Point on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, situated at coordinates 49 57.936 N, 5 11.078 W almost directly below the disused Lloyds Signal Station. Reported lost in February 1923, the underwater wreck is well broken up and divided into two main sections. Maritime surveys record that the vessel bottom and structural frames remain identifiable, along with the visible remains of auxiliary diesel engines, while the remainder of the wreckage is extensively scattered across the seabed.

Surveying Details

H1282/77/116 4.5.77 REPD LOST ON 9 OR 23.2.1923 AT BASS POINT. (P R JONES, 25.2.77). 5.3.82 DESCRIBED AS WELL BROKEN UP, BUT IN TWO MAIN PARTS. FRAMES & BOTTOM IDENTIFIABLE, REMAINDER EXTENSIVELY SCATTERED. REMAINS OF AUXILIARY DIESELS FOUND. LIES ALMOST UNDER DISUSED LLOYDS SIGNAL STATION. (BSAC WK REGISTER VOL.5). POSN 495754N, 051101W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

AUXILLARY SCHOONER, MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE ON MAIDEN VOYAGE BRUNSBUTTEL FOR BARRY TO TAKE ON COAL. DROVE ASHORE 70YDS OFF BASS POINT IN A STRONG SSW WIND. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI & CORNISH SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, BUT IN TWO MAIN PARTS.

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FAQ

Where is the ADOLF VINNEN wreck located?

The ADOLF VINNEN wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.936 N,5 11.078 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADOLF VINNEN?

The seabed around the ADOLF VINNEN lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ADOLF VINNEN sink?

The ADOLF VINNEN sank on Feb 9, 1923.

When was the wreck of the ADOLF VINNEN discovered?

The wreck of the ADOLF VINNEN was discovered in 1923.

What country did the ADOLF VINNEN belong to?

The ADOLF VINNEN belonged to DE.

What cargo was the ADOLF VINNEN carrying?

The ADOLF VINNEN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ADOLF VINNEN?

The ADOLF VINNEN had a tonnage of 1840 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADOLF VINNEN?

The ADOLF VINNEN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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