Adela (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Adela (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.791 N,4 55.246 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.496517
  • Longitude: -4.920767
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADELA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 40.3
Sonar Width 10.8
Shadow Height 10.2
Orientation 50
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
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2014

Surveying Details

SANK 12 MILES NW FROM SKERRIES LIGHT. (WW1SL). H4827/75 24.1.77 H4827/75 24.1.77 WK LOCATED 10.11.76 IN 532947N, 0045511W.[OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 74.5 IN GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS. LIES 050/230DEGS. A SMALLER WK LOCATED ALSO 130MTRS BEARING 240DEGS FROM THIS WK WITH DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, LYING 060/240DEGS. NOT INVESTIGATED DUE TO ITS NEARNESS TO LARGE WK. (HMS FOX, HI 54/76). INS AS WKS 73MTRS. BR STD AND - NM 551/77. 17.11.00 17.11.00 AMEND TO WK 73MTRS. WK [58968] NOTED AS SEPARATE RECORD. BR STD. 10.3.14 10.3.14 EXAM'D 6.11.13 IN 5329.791N, 0455.246E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 73.80 IN GEN DEPTH 84MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40.3MTRS, WIDTH 10.8MTRS, HT 10.20MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, INTACT BUT FOR BOW SECTION. SMALL SECTION OF POSSIBLE DEBRIS LIES 10MTRS NE. (NETSURVEY, 1420). AMEND POSN.

Circumstances of loss

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

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS (MISSING) NE

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FAQ

Where is the ADELA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ADELA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.791 N,4 55.246 W.

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

The ADELA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.791 N,4 55.246 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADELA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ADELA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the ADELA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ADELA (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ADELA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ADELA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ADELA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ADELA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ADELA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ADELA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ADELA (POSSIBLY)?

The ADELA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 685 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADELA (POSSIBLY)?

The ADELA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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