Hms Adept (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Hms adept (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17.083 N,5 32.475 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.284717
  • Longitude: -5.541250
Wreck Depth 3.4 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY)
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 47.7 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5
Sonar Length 48.4
Sonar Width 5.6
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 260
Tonnage 700
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1942
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1287/74 30.10.74 WK VISIBLE ON A CLEAR DAY ABOUT 15FT BELOW SURFACE IN 551705N, 053226W [OGB]. BELIEVED TO BE THE REMAINS OF A TUG BUT FURTHER DIVING IS REQUIRED. (G MCCALLUM, LTR DTD 27.10.74). INS AS DW. BR STD. H1310/83/13 18.3.83 BOW SECTION OF OLD STEEL WK LYING INTACT & UPRIGHT AGAINST N SIDE OF PATTERSON'S RK IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. OTHER WRECKAGE IN VICINITY, BUT MAINLY BURIED IN SAND & GRAVEL SEABED. POSN 551705N, 053230W [OGB]. THIS IS REPORTEDLY WK OF THE NORSE. (SGT HARGREAVES, DTD 16.2.83). H2885/83 1.5.86 NO WK FOUND DURING CLOSE SOUNDING. AREA HEAVILY OVERGROWN WITH KELP. POOR VISIBILITY CAUSED BY OVERFALLS NEAR PATTERSON'S ROCK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165B). NCA. 4.11.04 EUT POSN: 5517.083N, 0532.497W. NE 2126. 18.3.10 WRECK IS WELL DISPERSED, PROBABLY DUE TO EXTENSIVE SALVAGE & ROUGH WEATHER. MOST STRIKING FEATURE IS HUGE BOILER, LYING IN 9MTRS, BUT THEREIS A LOT OF OTHER WRECKAGE SCATTERED AROUND. (AGYLL SHIPWRECKS, PUBLISHED 1994) RSDRA2024000271170 08.10.24 EXAM'D 15.03.24; WRECK LOCATED IN 5517.083N, 0532.475W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. LENGTH 48.4MTRS, WIDTH 5.6MTRS, HT 1.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 260/080DEGS. DEGRADED WK BROKEN IN TWO SECTIONS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1790, H525-3868). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 3.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1915. GROUNDED. TOTAL LOSS. ADMIRALTY RESCUE TUG, BUILT 1941 BY J. COCHRANE & SON, SELBY, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. RAN AGROUND ON PATERSON'S ROCK, PROBABLY IN FOG, EXACT CAUSE UNKNOWN. (SIBI, ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS [PHOTO])

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 17.083 N,5 32.475 W.

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

The HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 3.4 meters and is located at coordinates 55 17.083 N,5 32.475 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 17, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 700 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ADEPT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tug.

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