Adamantios Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Adamantios Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 9.407 N,1 15.722 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.156783
  • Longitude: -1.262033
Wreck Depth -1.5 m
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADAMANTIOS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Tonnage 4277
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2017

Surveying Details

H0432/42 24.1.42 SHOWN AS ST PA ON BA 2746. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 202/42. H02983/44 5.8.44 AMEND POSN TO 265DEGS, 1.38M FROM LT ON S SIDE OUTER HARBOUR AT LA PALLICE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1689/44. H3475/58 2.6.58 SHOWN IN 460923N, 011544W [EUR] ON FRENCH 3694. 3.8.84 NOW CHARTED AS STF IN 460926N, 011539W [EUR]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2743. 9.9.84 ST IN 460925.2N, 011540.2W [EUR]. NAME GIVEN. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2641. 16.10.95 SHOWN AS STF PA IN 460925.2N, 011540.2W [EUR], LYING N/S, LENGTH 100MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS ON FRENCH 6468 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 5.7.99 SHOWN AS ST PA ON FRENCH 7413 [1998 EDN]. NC 2743. HH323/520/03 21.6.00 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 1.5MTRS ON FRENCH NM BLOCK 9/2000. NE 2743. HH353/520/05 8.4.03 NOW ST DRIES 1.5MTRS IN 4609.407N, 0115.722W [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 03 12 25). - NM 2056/03. SEP 2008/000028283 28.3.08 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 11/33/08). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BEACHED AT ILE DE RE AFTER BEING BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM LA PALLICE & CARDIFF TO BALTIMORE. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the ADAMANTIOS wreck located?

The ADAMANTIOS wreck is located at coordinates 46 9.407 N,1 15.722 W.

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

The ADAMANTIOS lies at a depth of about -1.5 meters and is located at coordinates 46 9.407 N,1 15.722 W.

When did the ADAMANTIOS sink?

The ADAMANTIOS sank on Jun 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ADAMANTIOS discovered?

The wreck of the ADAMANTIOS was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ADAMANTIOS belong to?

The ADAMANTIOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ADAMANTIOS carrying?

The ADAMANTIOS was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the ADAMANTIOS?

The ADAMANTIOS had a tonnage of 4277 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADAMANTIOS?

The ADAMANTIOS is classified as a steam ship.

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