Addah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Addah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 22.94 N,4 59.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.382333
  • Longitude: -4.987500
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADDAH
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 4397
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.9.72 WK REPD 35M SW OF PENMARCH. (DODS). NCA. 20.5.80 NDW PA IN 472257N, 045912W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2645. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 472300N, 045910W ON FR 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 15.6.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FR 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 20.6.88 CLEARANCE UNKNOWN BUT OVER 20MTRS, IN 472300N, 045910W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 130MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574103). NCA. HH175/400/03 4.9.03 NOW WK USC PD 105MTRS. (FRENCH NM 03 35 08). BR STD. 30.9.08 SHOWN AS WK USCPD 100MTRS ON FRENCH 7076 [NC 2008, 1:350,000]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1905 BY PALMER & CO, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A SUBMARINE 35M SW OF PENMARC'H. VESSEL WAS ABANDONED & THE SUBMARINE SURFACED & BEGAN SHELING THE 2 LIFEBOATS, 1 BOAT WAS SUNK. 9 WERE KILLED & SEVERAL INJURED. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER DEMPSTER LINE. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM MONTREAL TO CHERBOURG. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ADDAH wreck located?

The ADDAH wreck is located at coordinates 47 22.94 N,4 59.25 W.

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

The ADDAH lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 47 22.94 N,4 59.25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADDAH?

The seabed around the ADDAH lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the ADDAH sink?

The ADDAH sank on Jun 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ADDAH discovered?

The wreck of the ADDAH was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ADDAH belong to?

The ADDAH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ADDAH carrying?

The ADDAH was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ADDAH?

The ADDAH had a tonnage of 4397 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADDAH?

The ADDAH is classified as a liner.

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