Aduatiek (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aduatiek (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.802 N,1 47.757 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.146700
  • Longitude: 1.795950
Wreck Depth 19.66 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 86.6 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 82.5
Sonar Width 11.6
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 20
Tonnage 2221
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 014.8,,002.4,027.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H968/16 13.2.16 SUNK 2.5 MILES E OF ALDEBURGH NAPES, OR 520848N, 014550E, APPROX. H3052/31 27.10.31 SWEPT 9.9.31. FOUL 68FT, CLEAR 66FT. DEPTH IN VICINITY 85FT. (HMS KELLETT 1931). INS AS WK 67FT ON WK CHARTS. H4167/59 1.6.60 INS ON NC 1543. H3273/61 10.9.62 LOCATED IN 520846N, 014742E. LEAST E/S 65FT IN 97FT. (HMS SCOTT 1962). AMEND TO WK 10FMS 5FT IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 31.3.74 AMEND TO WK 19.8MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 9.1.95 EXAM'D 3.8.94 IN 520846.68N, 014751.85E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 18.5, FOUL 18.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.7 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. DCS3 HT >4MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE RESTING ON ITS SIDE, LISTING NNW. INTERNAL DETAILS AND SUPERSTRUCTURE APPEAR TO BE VISIBLE ON DCS3. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. HH100/351/18 29.8.02 DIVED IN 5208.787N, 0147.765E [WGD] USING GPS. LIES ON ITS SIDE AND STANDS 4MTRS CLEAR OF THE SEABED. PART OF THE HULL IS BEGINNING TO COLLAPSE WITH SIDE PLATES FALLING TO THE SEABED. TOWARDS THE STERN THE WK IS MORE INTACT WITH SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE STILL INTACT. (B HICKINBOTTOM, LTR DTD 12.7.02). NCA. SEP 2016/000091759 18.8.17 EXAM'D 15.12.16; IN 5208.802N, 0147.757E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.66MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS, LENGTH 82.5MTRS, WIDTH 11.6MTRS, HEIGHT 7.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 020/200 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 14.83MTRS, 2.37MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 027 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED WITHIN A SANDWAVE. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 19.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-AUSTRIA. BUILT IN 1890 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANTWERPSCHE ZEEVART MAATS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 208 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. PASSAGE SOUTH SHIELDS FOR SAVONA. CARGO COAL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC4 AND SANK. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.802 N,1 47.757 E.

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

The ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 19.66 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.802 N,1 47.757 E.

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

The seabed around the ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 12, 1916.

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

The wreck of the ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY) belonged to BE.

What cargo was the ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY)?

The ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2221 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADUATIEK (POSSIBLY)?

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

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