Abessinia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Abessinia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.95 N,1 36.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.649167
  • Longitude: -1.600833
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABESSINIA
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 137.5 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 5753
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1921
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H1310/82/16 9.6.82 SCATTERED WRECKAGE, LARGE ENGINE, BOILERS, PROPELLER SHAFT & IRON PROP, LOCATED IN MAY 1982 BETWEEN KNIVESTONE AND WHIRL ROCKS. GEN DEPTH VARYING FROM A FEW MTRS TO 28MTRS. SILVER PLATED NICKEL FORK WITH INSCRIPTION 'ORUBA' AND SHOWING OUTLINE OF A PENNANT CONTAINING LETTERS 'W & H'. STEEL PLATES SURROUND AREA AND A FEW APPARENTLY LEAD INGOTS OBSERVED. TO SW OF THIS POSN, CABLE AND TWO LARGE ADMIRALTY PATTERN ANCHORS, POSSIBLY FROM ANOTHER VESSEL. (B WINFIELD, BSAC DONCASTER, 7.6.82). H5249/76 24.6.82 RESEARCH INDICATES THAT INITIALS 'W & H' ON FORK REFER TO CUTLERS WALKER & HALL AND ORUBA WAS A PARTICULAR DESIGN. (W E BUTLAND, BSAC, 18.6.82). HH100/351/15 28.10.99 LIES IN 5538.950N, 0136.050 [WGD]. ON A SLOPING STONEY BANK ABOUT 25MTRS OUT FROM THE KNIVESTONE AT THE SW CORNER. GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. BOILERS STAND UPRIGHT AMONGST A JUMBLE OF WRECKAGE. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 26.10.99). NCA. STS. HH090/915/01 21.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 13.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY PALMER'S CO OF NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAMBERG-AMERIKA PACKETF AG. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. 642 HP. INTERNED IN CHILE DURING WW1. AFTER THE WAR WAS RELEASED AND WHILST ON HER RETURN TO GERMANY RAN ONTO THE KNIFESTONE.

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FAQ

Where is the ABESSINIA wreck located?

The ABESSINIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.95 N,1 36.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ABESSINIA?

The seabed around the ABESSINIA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the ABESSINIA sink?

The ABESSINIA sank on Sep 3, 1921.

When was the wreck of the ABESSINIA discovered?

The wreck of the ABESSINIA was discovered in 1921.

What country did the ABESSINIA belong to?

The ABESSINIA belonged to DE.

What cargo was the ABESSINIA carrying?

The ABESSINIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ABESSINIA?

The ABESSINIA had a tonnage of 5753 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABESSINIA?

The ABESSINIA is classified as a steam ship.

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