Adams Beck (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Adams beck (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 58.472 N,1 11.421 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.974533
  • Longitude: -1.190350
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 99
Sonar Width 42
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 40
Tonnage 2840
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 30, 1998

Surveying Details

H2694/41 15.9.41 H2694/41 15.9.41 NDW PA IN 545830N, 011200W [OGB]. (FOIC TYNE, 30.7.41) - NM 2079/41. H7018/58 12.11.59 H7018/58 12.11.59 EXAM'D IN 545825N, 011121W [OGB] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA 80FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 130FT IN GEN DEPTH 176FT. DEPTH OF SCOUR 2FT. (HMS SCOTT). AMENDED TO NDW. BR STD. 2.11.67 2.11.67 AMENDED TO WK 21FMS. BR STD. 15.5.73 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 39MTRS. NC 152. 3.12.75 3.12.75 AMENDED TO WK 38MTRS. NC 152. (CHANGE OF DATUM). HH090/796/01 30.12.98 HH090/796/01 30.12.98 EXAM'D 17.7.98 IN 545828.3N, 011125.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.7 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS. LENGTH 99MTRS. WIDTH 42MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. LARGE WK VERY BADLY BROKEN UP. APPEARS AS AN AREA OF DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO WK 44MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

30.7.41 BOMBED AND SUNK BY ENEMY AIRCRAFT. (DOD & FOIC TYNE, 30.7.41)

General Comments

VERY BADLY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 58.472 N,1 11.421 W
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FAQ

Where is the ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 58.472 N,1 11.421 W.

How deep is the ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 54 58.472 N,1 11.421 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY) sink?

The ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 30, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY)?

The ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2840 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY)?

The ADAMS BECK (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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