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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 29, 2001 |
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.
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
56 35.738 N,7 11.354 W
Adamton (Probably) on Wreck Map
Adamton (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
INTACT