Abessinia Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Abessinia Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 39 N,1 36.097 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ABESSINIA |
| Type | steam ship |
| Length | 137.5 m |
| Width | 15.8 m |
| Draught | 9.4 |
| Tonnage | 5753 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 3, 1921 |
| Original Detection Year | 1921 |
| Last Detection Year | 2002 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | POSN 553900N, 013600W. FOR FILING ONLY. H1280/77 2.3.77 FOUNDERED ON KNIVESTONE, FARNE IS. (W MCINTOSH, LTR DTD 6.1.77). NCA. HH090/915/01 21.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 21, 2002 |
Circumstances of loss
WRECKED ON KNAVESTONE ROCK, FARNE I. (LLOYDS).
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