Adolph Andersen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Adolph andersen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 29.94 N,4 55.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.499000
  • Longitude: -4.918167
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADOLPH ANDERSEN
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Tonnage 981
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H1690/19 11.7.19 NDW IN 483000N, 045500W. (PARIS NM). SHOWN IN 482930N, 045330W ON FRENCH 10103. INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 483000N, 045500W. BR STD. H1291/28 27.8.28 NOW SHOWN AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 14.4.77 SHOWN AS NDW IN 482958N, 045508W ON FRENCH 5287 [1976 EDN]. 24.8.77 WK OF SS 'ADOLPH ANDERSEN' IN APPROX 483000N, 045500W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 9.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 1.5.84 WK OF SS 'ADOLPH ANDERSEN' IN APPROX 483000N, 045500W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 3345. H1271/85 11.8.85 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS ON FRENCH 5287 & FRENCH 6680. SHOWN AS WK USC PA 28MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [ALL 1986 EDNS]. BR STD. 22.5.90 DANISH SS 'ADOLF ANDERSEN', 981TONS, IN 483000N, 045500W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. WK USC 28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584047). SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS ON FRENCH 7122 [1989 EDN]. INS AS WK USC PA 28MTRS. NC 3345. 23.6.92 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS ON FRENCH 7149 [1990 EDN]. NE 2694. 3.3.09 SHOWN IN 4829.940N, 0455.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6880 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDEOD & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE ABOUT 6M OFF BREST WHILE ON PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR NANTES. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 29.94 N,4 55.09 W
Adolph Andersen on Wreck Map Adolph Andersen Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the ADOLPH ANDERSEN wreck located?

The ADOLPH ANDERSEN wreck is located at coordinates 48 29.94 N,4 55.09 W.

How deep is the ADOLPH ANDERSEN and where exactly is it located?

The ADOLPH ANDERSEN lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 48 29.94 N,4 55.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADOLPH ANDERSEN?

The seabed around the ADOLPH ANDERSEN lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the ADOLPH ANDERSEN sink?

The ADOLPH ANDERSEN sank on Nov 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ADOLPH ANDERSEN discovered?

The wreck of the ADOLPH ANDERSEN was discovered in 1919.

What country did the ADOLPH ANDERSEN belong to?

The ADOLPH ANDERSEN belonged to DK.

What cargo was the ADOLPH ANDERSEN carrying?

The ADOLPH ANDERSEN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ADOLPH ANDERSEN?

The ADOLPH ANDERSEN had a tonnage of 981 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADOLPH ANDERSEN?

The ADOLPH ANDERSEN is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks