Advent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Advent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 56.233 N,1 41.262 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.937217
  • Longitude: 1.687700
Wreck Depth 11.5 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADVENT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 66.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 848
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2019

Surveying Details

H6131/17 WK WITH 2 MASTS VISIBLE 23FT AT LW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 613/17. H7386/18 10.12.18 POSN 505615N, 014120E. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (FR LIST OF WRECKS). DEC 1922 NOW CHARTED AS DW IN 505615N, 014140E. NOTE. H5130/54 24.8.54 SALVAGE OPERATIONS TAKING PLACE. (GRAY AND THOMPSON, FELIXSTOWE). 24.10.55 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA. NC 2451. 10.9.73 [OGB] POSN: 505606N, 014124E. NC 1892. 12.12.77 SHOWN AS WK 11.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS ON FR 6681 & FR WK RECORD, REC`D 1975. R/P. 29.10.97 29.10.97 SHOWN AS WK PA 11.5MTRS IN 505617N, 014120.5E [EUR] ON FR 7258 [INT 1483] [1997 EDN]. NC 1351. 12.3.98 12.3.98 LISTED WITH POSITIONAL ACCURACY OF 10-100MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1998). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE OR TORPEDO EN ROUTE FROM CALAIS TO IMMINGHAM.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 56.233 N,1 41.262 E
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FAQ

Where is the ADVENT wreck located?

The ADVENT wreck is located at coordinates 50 56.233 N,1 41.262 E.

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

The ADVENT lies at a depth of about 11.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 56.233 N,1 41.262 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ADVENT?

The seabed around the ADVENT lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ADVENT discovered?

The wreck of the ADVENT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ADVENT belong to?

The ADVENT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ADVENT carrying?

The ADVENT was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the ADVENT?

The ADVENT had a tonnage of 848 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADVENT?

The ADVENT is classified as a steam ship.

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