Adamton (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Adamton (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 35.738 N,7 11.354 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.595633
  • Longitude: -7.189233
Wreck Depth 125 m
Water Depth 131 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADAMTON (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 84
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 35
Tonnage 2304
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 15M S OF SKERRYVORE. (WW1SL). H2480/19 22.3.19 H2480/19 22.3.19 WK (OLD SYMBOL) PA (1917) CHARTED IN 563300N, 071900W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 3674. H6997/29 1.11.29 H6997/29 1.11.29 NOW CHARTED AS NDWPA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 3674. H3156/69 26.2.71 H3156/69 26.2.71 NOT FOUND DURING TYPE 16 SONAR SEARCH WITHIN 2M RADIUS OF REPD POSN. (HMS HECLA, HI 52/70). DELETE. BR STD. 21.7.72 21.7.72 STILL CHARTED AS NDWPA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 2722. 18.10.72 18.10.72 NOW CHARTED AS USAPA 20FMS (36MTRS). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2722. H1270/75 24.11.75 H1270/75 24.11.75 NOW CHARTED AS USCPA 50MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1270/72 14.4.77 H1270/72 14.4.77 NOW CHARTED AS USCPA 66MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1270/84 13.10.86 H1270/84 13.10.86 NOW CHARTED AS NDWPA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1778. 2.8.88 2.8.88 NOW CHARTED AS USCPA 110MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3844/86 14.12.88 H3844/86 14.12.88 WK LOCATED IN 563545N, 071101W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 125 IN GEN DEPTH 131MTRS. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 363). NCA YET. H3844/86/2 4.4.89 H3844/86/2 4.4.89 EXAM'D 7.11.88 IN 563545N, 071118W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX AND TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 125 IN GEN DEPTH 131MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS, LENGTH 84MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS. INTACT, LYING 035/215DEGS, WITH NO PROJECTIONS NOTED. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 363). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the ADAMTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ADAMTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 35.738 N,7 11.354 W.

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

The ADAMTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 125 meters and is located at coordinates 56 35.738 N,7 11.354 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADAMTON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ADAMTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 131 meters deep.

When did the ADAMTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The ADAMTON (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 8, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ADAMTON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ADAMTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ADAMTON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ADAMTON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ADAMTON (PROBABLY)?

The ADAMTON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2304 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADAMTON (PROBABLY)?

The ADAMTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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