Acklamd (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Acklamd (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 56.634 N,0 25.569 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.943900
  • Longitude: 0.426150
Wreck Depth 43.04 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.5 m
Width 7.5 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 57
Sonar Width 11.2
Shadow Height 5.42
Orientation 332
Tonnage 508
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1878
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 010.0,,,253.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2016

Surveying Details

H0953/40 2.12.40 WK LOCATED IN 535654N, 002536E. LEAST DEPTH 21FMS. (HMS FRANKLIN SEPT/OCT'40). - NM 350/41. 10.4.72 AMEND TO WK 38MTRS. NC 121. 4.7.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISHERY CHART 5300 [1965]. H4064/85 22.8.86 EXAM'D IN 535637N, 002541E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.3MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 50MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LYING 150/330 DEG. (UDI GROUP LTD, HN FOR HI 321). BR STD. H4064/85 13.1.87 EXAM'D 19.6.86 IN GEN DEPTH 48.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS. (UDI, HI 321). NFA. 5.4.02 THIS COULD BE ACKLAMD. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 29.3.02). NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 12.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5356.634N, 0025.569E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.04MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS, LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 11.2MTRS, HEIGHT 5.42MTRS, ORIENTATION 332/152 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 10MTRS, TOWARD 253 DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT ON ITS HULL, THE BOW IS INTACT BUT THE STERN IS DETERIORATING AND PARTLY BURIED. A SINGLE BOILER AND ENGINE ARE VISIBLE IN THE DEBRIS. WRECK HAS A MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 43MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1876 BY DIXON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W RAYNER & MURRAY, MIDDLESBROUGH. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 68HP. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DROMPHEIM FOR LOWESTOFT. CARGO SULPHUR. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS EMERALD. TWO LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 56.634 N,0 25.569 E.

How deep is the ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 43.04 meters and is located at coordinates 53 56.634 N,0 25.569 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 6, 1878.

When was the wreck of the ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY)?

The ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 508 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY)?

The ACKLAMD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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