Abasota Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Abasota Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 53.202 N,1 19.051 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.886700
  • Longitude: -1.317517
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABASOTA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Tonnage 1550
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1908
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/351/15 7.10.99 REMAINS DISCOVERED IN 1995 BY MAGNETOMETER. WELL SMASHED UP AND SCATTERED AMONGST THE ROCKS. ONE BOILER LOCATED WITH PIPES AND PIECES OF BROKEN MACHINERY. POSN 5453.202N, 0119.051W [WGD]. (R YOUNG). INS A FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 AT NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A SPANISH COMPANY. BUILT TO CARRY PASSENGERS AND CARGO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. RAN AGROUND IN POOR WEATHER. PASSAGE ALGEIRS, VIA BILBAO, TO THE TYNE. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the ABASOTA wreck located?

The ABASOTA wreck is located at coordinates 54 53.202 N,1 19.051 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ABASOTA?

The seabed around the ABASOTA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ABASOTA sink?

The ABASOTA sank on Oct 19, 1908.

When was the wreck of the ABASOTA discovered?

The wreck of the ABASOTA was discovered in 1999.

What country did the ABASOTA belong to?

The ABASOTA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ABASOTA carrying?

The ABASOTA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ABASOTA?

The ABASOTA had a tonnage of 1550 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABASOTA?

The ABASOTA is classified as a steam ship.

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