Adc 527 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Adc 527 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 39.492 N,4 22.775 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.658200
  • Longitude: -4.379583
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADC 527 (POSSIBLY)
Type Explosives/Flares/Munitions/Weaponry
Flag GB
Length 57 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 1.2
Sonar Length 45.8
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 96
Tonnage 200
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1946
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details HH276/420/03 19.8.98 LOCATED IN 543929.5N, 042246.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.9MTRS. SURROUNDING SEABED SHOALER. (NP 1008, FAX DTD 17.8.98). BR STD. HH090/728/01 10.11.98 EXAM'D 14.8.98 IN 543929.5N, 042246.5E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.9 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 096/276 DEGS. NOT SWEPT DUE TO ADJACENT, SHOALER SEABED. (NP 1008, HI 728). INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. CRISP SONAR CONTACT WITH GOOD SHADOW. PROBABLY INVERTED. INS AS WK 29.5MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2012

Circumstances of loss

27.1.46 BUILT IN 1942 BY MCLELLAN, GLASGOW AND ERECTED AT PAISLEY. OIL ENGINES OF 920 BHP FOR 10 KNOTS. TWIN SHAFT. CARGO OF 137 TONS 2CWT OF UNFUSED 75MM SHELLS, AND 59TONS 14CWT OF FUSES. PASSAGE SILLOTH FOR MILITARY PORT OF CAIRNRYAN I CONVOS WITH ADCS 523 & 8080 WITH THE EXCORT VESSEL ML RICHMOND. LOST IN 60 KNOT GALE WITH CREW OF 12. TEN BODIES WASHED ASHORE BETWEEN RASCARREL AND COUNAN BEACH NEAR GLASSERTON ALONG THE WIGTOWNSHIRE AND KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE COASTS BETWEEN 11 AND 27.1.46. DEBRIS FROM VESSEL RECORDED AS BEING WASHED ASHORE AT GARLIESTON, KIRKANDREWS, MUNCRAIG AND THE ISLES OF FLEET. NONE OF THE CARGO OF MUNITIONS WAS RECOVERED. (MOD ENV POL(SEC)).

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 39.492 N,4 22.775 W
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FAQ

Where is the ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 39.492 N,4 22.775 W.

How deep is the ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 39.492 N,4 22.775 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADC 527 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 8, 1946.

When was the wreck of the ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1998.

What country did the ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ADC 527 (POSSIBLY)?

The ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADC 527 (POSSIBLY)?

The ADC 527 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a explosives/flares/munitions/weaponry.

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