Abbas Combe (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Abbas combe (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 48.685 N,5 2.032 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.811417
  • Longitude: -5.033867
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 48.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Orientation 10
Tonnage 489
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1941
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2000

Surveying Details

7.9.41 7.9.41 POSN ABOUT 6M W OF BARDSEY I OR PA 524500N, 045800W. (DSNE). H4551/76 10.11.76 H4551/76 10.11.76 LOCATED IN 1957 IN 524941N, 050145W USING DECCA. UPRIGHT CARGO VESSEL. STEERING GEAR BY ROBERT ROGERS OF STOCKTON-ON-TEES. STANDS 50FT HIGH. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 23.9.76). 11.2.77 11.2.77 INS AS USC 55MTRS. - NM 505/77. H1935/80 14.5.82 H1935/80 14.5.82 EXAM'D 14.5.81 IN 524840N, 050158W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70 IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. SCOUR 77MTRS. DCS3 HT 9MTRS. SONAR LENGTH 54MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). INS AS WK 66MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR WATCHEL. CARGO OF 350 TONS WOOD PULP AND GENERAL. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. FOUR LOST.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 48.685 N,5 2.032 W.

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

The ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 52 48.685 N,5 2.032 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 5, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY)?

The ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 489 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY)?

The ABBAS COMBE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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