Abeona Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Abeona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 33.557 N,2 4.51 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.559283
- Longitude: 2.075167
|
| Wreck Depth |
24.39 m
|
| Water Depth |
29 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ABEONA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
51.8 m |
| Width |
7.8 m |
| Draught |
4.2 |
| Sonar Length |
88.6 |
| Sonar Width |
30.4 |
| Shadow Height |
4.7 |
| Orientation |
125 |
| Tonnage |
573 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 6, 1883
|
| Bottom Texture |
4,6 |
| Scour Dimensions |
078.6,,002.1,148.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1942 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 8, 2017 |
Surveying Details
ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE 'GLEN TILT'. H04114/42 26.12.42 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR.AT 31FT. (HMS NIBLICK, 26.12.42). H04114/42 27.5.43 INS AS WK 5FMS 1FT. - NM 1093/43. H04114/42 18.8.49 LOCATED IN 523342N, 020416E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 49FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 92FT IN GEN DEPTH 97FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 18.8.49). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 1FT. - NM 1603/49. H3730/69 1.6.69 EXAM'D IN 523337N, 020430E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 82FT IN GEN DEPTH 95FT. SCOUR 98FT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). AMEND TO WK 14FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4398/71 15.9.71 EXAM'D IN 523337N, 020433E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29.0MTRS. SCOUR 31.0 MTRS. RATHER SCATTERED & BROKEN UP. COVERS AN AREA 370FT BY 150FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 1.6.71). AMEND TO WK 12FMS. BR STD. H4629/71 22.12.71 LIES NNE/SSW VIRTUALLY AS SUNK EXCEPT MASTS & LIGHT SUPERSTRUCTURE DRAGGED DOWN BY FISHERMANS NETS & TIDES. NO SIGN OF DISPERSAL OPS. NO SIGN OF SINKING DAMAGE. VIRTUALLY NO SCOUR. (E GILES, 13.12.71). 5.4.72 AMEND TO WK 21.5MTRS. NC 1543. H4004/73 11.9.73 SWEPT CLEAR 20.4MTRS, FOUL 21.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29.0MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE). AMEND TO SW 20.4MTRS. - NM ACTION. HH090/616/01 26.10.94 EXAM'D 3.7.94IN 523331.7N, 020437.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 24.1, FOUL 24.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.0 IN GEN DEPTH 29.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEGS. UPRIGHT BUT DECAYED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). RETAIN SW 20.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN AS THERE IS A GAP IN ADJACENT 'CLEAR' SWEEPS. BR STD. 15.4.05 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS 'ABEONA' FROM A NAME PLATE ON THE STEERING BINNACLE. (D RONNAN, EMAIL DTD 14.4.05) NCA. SEP 2017/000067039 16.3.17 EXAM'D 16.3.17: WRECK IN 5233.557N, 0204.510E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. LENGTH 88.6MTRS, WIDTH 30.4MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 125/305 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 76.8MTRS, 2.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 148 DEGS. WK IS BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND DW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT OF IRON IN 1880 BY R DIXON & CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E HARRIS, MIDDLESBROUGH. ONE BOILER, 2 CYLINDER INVERTED COMPOUND ENGINE OF 70 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY B BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR SUNDERLAND. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS BERYL OF DUNDEE. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 33.557 N,2 4.51 E
Abeona on Wreck Map
Abeona Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ABEONA wreck located?
The ABEONA wreck is located at coordinates 52 33.557 N,2 4.51 E.
How deep is the ABEONA and where exactly is it located?
The ABEONA lies at a depth of about 24.39 meters and is located at coordinates 52 33.557 N,2 4.51 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ABEONA?
The seabed around the ABEONA lies at approximately 29 meters deep.
When did the ABEONA sink?
The ABEONA sank on Nov 6, 1883.
When was the wreck of the ABEONA discovered?
The wreck of the ABEONA was discovered in 1942.
What country did the ABEONA belong to?
The ABEONA belonged to GB.
What cargo was the ABEONA carrying?
The ABEONA was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the ABEONA?
The ABEONA had a tonnage of 573 tons.
What type of wreck is the ABEONA?
The ABEONA is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED