Acadian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Acadian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.175 N,5 15.998 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.419583
  • Longitude: -5.266633
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACADIAN
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 75.7 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 31.4
Sonar Width 9.2
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 29
Tonnage 2305
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2011

Surveying Details

20.9.18 20.9.18 POSN 10-12M WSW OF TREVOSE HEAD. (BOT WR.8/262, DOCKET M43771). 23.9.18 23.9.18 POSN 10M WSW OF TREVOSE HEAD. (AP - FALMOUTH, DOCKET M014782). POSN 11 MILES SW BY W FROM TREVOSE HEAD. (BMVS). GIVES POSN 502600N, 051500W APPROX. NCA. 19.1.78 19.1.78 WK LOCATED IN 502510N, 051558W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES). CHART AS NDW. NE 1149. H2979/74 22.2.79 H2979/74 22.2.79 FF REPD IN 502450N, 051600W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. 19.10.09 SEP 2009/000141761 19.10.09 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 5025.175N, 0515.998W [WGD] USING DGPS. PROVISIONAL LEAST M/B DEPTH 34MTRS. UNCERTAIN WHETHER THIS IS A WK, DEBRIS OR A ROCK. (FUGRO OSAE, HN FOR HI 1157). AMEND WK USC 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 22.11.11 22.11.11 LOCATED 5.10.09 IN 5025.175N, 0515.998W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.38 IN GEN DEPTH 38.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 31.40 IN GEN DEPTH 38.2MTRS. LENGTH 31.4MTRS, WIDTH 9.2MTRS, HT 3.87MTRS. LIES 029/209 DEGS WITH BOWS NNE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 34MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY CLYDE ENGINEERING COMPANY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CANADA STEAMSHIP LINES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 162 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR AYR. TORPEDOED BY UB 117 WITH THE LOSS OF 25 LIVES. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK RAPIDLY. (DODS, LL WW1, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, BOWS NNE

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FAQ

Where is the ACADIAN wreck located?

The ACADIAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.175 N,5 15.998 W.

How deep is the ACADIAN and where exactly is it located?

The ACADIAN lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 50 25.175 N,5 15.998 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ACADIAN?

The seabed around the ACADIAN lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the ACADIAN sink?

The ACADIAN sank on Sep 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ACADIAN discovered?

The wreck of the ACADIAN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ACADIAN belong to?

The ACADIAN belonged to CA.

What cargo was the ACADIAN carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the ACADIAN?

The ACADIAN had a tonnage of 2305 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACADIAN?

The ACADIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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