Acadian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Acadian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 26.033 N,5 15.062 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.433883
  • Longitude: -5.251033
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACADIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.7 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 2305
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.9.18 20.9.18 POSN 10-12M WSW OF TREVOSE HEAD. (B.OTT.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. 19.1.78 19.1.78 SEE WK RECORD 013104032 SAME NAME IN 502510N, 051558W. 13.4.99 13.4.99 AMENDED TO DEAD. DETAILS TRANSFERRED TO WK RECORD 16519. 21.11.11 21.11.11 NOT LOCATED. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). SEABED FISSURED ROCK. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2011

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WITH LOSS OF 25 LIVES. (DODS).

General Comments

See Also: 16519

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FAQ

Where is the ACADIAN wreck located?

The ACADIAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.033 N,5 15.062 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ACADIAN?

The seabed around the ACADIAN lies at approximately 34 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 GB.

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.