Adela Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Adela Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.013 N,4 54.067 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.533550
  • Longitude: -4.901117
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADELA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 685
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2010

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 12 MILES OF THE SKERRIES. (LLWW1). INS WK (PA) ON BA 1825B & 1824A. H5141/53 14.8.53 H5141/53 14.8.53 AMEND NDWPA ON NC 1411. 30.12.75 30.12.75 INS AS WK USCPA 45.0MTRS. NC 1977. H4827/75 25.1.77 H4827/75 25.1.77 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SWEEP. COULD BE ANY OF WKS IN 532851N, 045802W; 532909N, 045703W OR 532947N, 045511W ALL OF WHICH ARE WITHIN 4 MINS AND ABOUT THE RIGHT SIZE. (HMS FOX, HI 54/76). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1878 BY H MURRAY & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TEDCASTLE, MCCORMICK & CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 181 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY KINCAID, DONALD & CO, GREENOCK. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY U-100. 24 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ADELA wreck located?

The ADELA wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.013 N,4 54.067 W.

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

The ADELA lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.013 N,4 54.067 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADELA?

The seabed around the ADELA lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the ADELA sink?

The ADELA sank on Dec 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ADELA discovered?

The wreck of the ADELA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ADELA belong to?

The ADELA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ADELA carrying?

The ADELA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ADELA?

The ADELA had a tonnage of 685 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADELA?

The ADELA is classified as a steam ship.

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