Adah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Adah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 52.873 N,1 58.244 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.881217
  • Longitude: 1.970733
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADAH
Type barge
Flag GB
Sonar Length 23
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 156
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2002

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN ONE MILE SE OF NO.21 LT BUOY. POSN 555624N, 020654W APPROX. (WW2SL). 6.12.40 POSN APPROX 90DEGS 3-4M FROM EYEMOUTH. POSN 555230N, 015900W. (CINC ROSYTH, TFNM 2546/40). 9.12.40 NO LONGER DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (CINC ROSYTH). H056/40 31.12.40 ROSYTH LIST OF WRECKS SUPPLEMENT NO 7 GIVES NAME OF BARGE. 6.6.72 INS AS NDWPA. LC 1192. 7.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 15FMS. NE 1407. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 160. H4271/71 3.8.77 AMENDED TO USCPA 40MTRS. BR STD. HH090/944/01 17.1.02 EXAM'D 9.5.01 IN 5552.873N, 0158.244W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.5 IN GEN DEPTH 54.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 23MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.7MTRS. LIES 156/336 DEGS WITH BOWS 336 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BURIED, INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 944). ?BOOMS EXTEND CLOSE NE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILST UNDER TOW APPROX 1MILE SE OF NO 21E LT BUOY. (WW2SL).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, WELL BURIED, BOWS NW

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FAQ

Where is the ADAH wreck located?

The ADAH wreck is located at coordinates 55 52.873 N,1 58.244 E.

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

The ADAH lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 55 52.873 N,1 58.244 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ADAH?

The seabed around the ADAH lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the ADAH sink?

The ADAH sank on Dec 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ADAH discovered?

The wreck of the ADAH was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ADAH belong to?

The ADAH belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ADAH?

The ADAH is classified as a barge.

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