Adgillus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Adgillus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 2.833 N,3 48.458 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.047217
  • Longitude: -3.807633
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADGILLUS
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 43.3 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 24
Tonnage 426
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods,salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1874
Scour Dimensions 0160.0,,001.0,090
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 1999

Surveying Details

SANK ABOUT 18M NW OF MORECAMBE BAY LTV. (INQUIRY INTO LOSS). HH100/351/04 29.8.91 WK DIVED ON IN 540252N, 034823W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. E/S INDICATES IT STANDS 3MTRS HIGH. BELL RECOVERED INSCRIBED 'ADGILLUS, 1874'. APPEARS TO BE INTACT. CARGO APPARENTLY INCLUDES A LARGE AMOUNT OF POTTERY. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (K HURLEY, 23.8.91). CHART AS FOUL. NC 1320. 11.9.98 CINC REMOVED. (K HURLEY, TELECON). HH100/351/04 25.9.91 DIVED AGAIN. HULL APPEARS COMPLETELY INTACT BUT WELL BURIED. LIES E/W WITH STERN, OR COLLAPSED ROUND-HOUSE, THE HIGHEST POINT AT E END. (K. HURLEY, 20.9.91). HH090/706/01 20.9.96 EXAM'D 25.6.96 IN 540250.0N, 034827.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 34.0MTRS, FOUL NOT OBTAINED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.0 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 1MTR. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 024/204 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 160MTRS, IN DIRECTION 090/270DEGS. SANK HAS ENCROACHED OVER MOST OF THE WK GIVING A WEAK OUTLINE. HIGH POINT AT THE S END OF THE WK. (GARDLINE, HI 706). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING A SEVERE GALE THE DAY AFTER LEAVING LIVERPOOL BOUND FOR THE BRASS RIVER, WEST AFRICA. (K HURLEY).

General Comments

INTACT, WELL BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the ADGILLUS wreck located?

The ADGILLUS wreck is located at coordinates 54 2.833 N,3 48.458 W.

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

The ADGILLUS lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 54 2.833 N,3 48.458 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADGILLUS?

The seabed around the ADGILLUS lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the ADGILLUS sink?

The ADGILLUS sank on Oct 21, 1874.

When was the wreck of the ADGILLUS discovered?

The wreck of the ADGILLUS was discovered in 1991.

What country did the ADGILLUS belong to?

The ADGILLUS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ADGILLUS carrying?

The ADGILLUS was carrying armament,general and mixed goods,salt.

What was the tonnage of the ADGILLUS?

The ADGILLUS had a tonnage of 426 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADGILLUS?

The ADGILLUS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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