Where is the ADA wreck located?

The ADA wreck is located at coordinates 49 40.038 N,5 40.058 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADA?

The seabed around the ADA lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ADA discovered?

The wreck of the ADA was discovered in 1916.

What cargo was the ADA carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the ADA?

The ADA had a tonnage of 1111 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADA?

The ADA is classified as a steam ship.

Ada Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ada Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	49 40.038 N,5 40.058 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 49.667300 Longitude: -5.667633
Water Depth	90 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	ADA
Type	steam ship
Flag	NO
Length	69.5 m
Width	11 m
Draught	4.9
Tonnage	1111
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Oct 3, 1916
Bottom Texture	Sand
Original Detection Year	1916
Last Detection Year	1975
Original Source	published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details	SUNK 22 MILES S OF LANDS END. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17). NCA. POSN 494000N, 054000W FOR FILING ONLY. H2590/76 25.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SIDESCAN SWEEP. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE ALSO WK 22194].
Last Amended Date	Dec 29, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 15M S 0.5W OF WOLF ROCK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BILBAO TO AYR. (LL WW1). CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SCUTTLED. WAS ON PASSAGE BILBAO TO AYR. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17).

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