Adolf Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Adolf Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 44.848 N,0 37.893 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.747467
  • Longitude: 0.631550
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADOLF
Type drifter
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2021

Surveying Details

H6187/56 9.10.56 GERMAN DRIFTER ADOLF SUNK IN 564000N, 003500E APPROX. (LLOYDS). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 13.2.78 AMEND TO USCPA 69MTRS. NC 273. 29.9.21 WK LOCATED IN 5644.848N, 0037.893E [WGD], OLD WOODEN VESSEL. (BW OFFSHORE(UK) LTD, ROV INSPECTION SURVEY REPORTED BY STEVE WELHAM). DEEMED TO BE THE SAME AS DRIFTER ADOLF REPORTED SUNK 1956 AS STATED ABOVE. MOVE NDW TO REVISED POSN AND ADD OBSERVATION.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN THE NORTH SEA.

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FAQ

Where is the ADOLF wreck located?

The ADOLF wreck is located at coordinates 56 44.848 N,0 37.893 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ADOLF?

The seabed around the ADOLF lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ADOLF discovered?

The wreck of the ADOLF was discovered in 1956.

What country did the ADOLF belong to?

The ADOLF belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the ADOLF?

The ADOLF is classified as a drifter.

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