Allendale (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Allendale (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 5.796 N,5 7.01 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.096600
  • Longitude: -5.116833
Wreck Depth 93 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALLENDALE (POSSIBLY)
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Shadow Height 8
Tonnage 2153
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 28.3.18 SUNK IN 490500N, 050500W. SANK IN 25 MINS. (IDSA CHIEF OFFICER). 4.4.18 SUNK IN 490500N, 050500W. (BOT 2ND OFFICER). 23.4.18 SUNK 52M S BY W FROM THE LIZARD. (WW1SL). H1609/19 16.7.19 NDW IN 490500N, 050500W. (PARIS NM). INS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 AMENDED TO NDW (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 AMENDED TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 2644. H2979/74 23.2.77 FF REPD IN 490433N, 050519W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES 3.2.77). NCA. 21.12.77 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] BUT SHOWN IN FRENCH WRECK RECORDS IN SAME POSN. H5414/78 21.10.49 SMALL WK LOCATED IN 490430N, 050440W. STANDS ABOUT 24FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 54FMS. IN BALLAST. (SV SCALPAY, 21.10.49). 21.12.77 SHOWN AS WK 93.6MTRS IN 490551N, 050655W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 & IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK 93MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. FRENCH RECORDS SHOW HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 8MTRS. BR STD. 30.6.99 WK 93.6MTRS IN 4905.856N, 0506.920W [EUR]. NOTED AS DIFFUSION LIMITEE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMEND TO CINC. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 24.2.09 SHOWN IN 4905.796N, 0507.010W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE WHILST ON PASSAGE ARDROSSAN FOR BORDEAUX. (LL WW1). TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-101 52M S BY W FROM THE LIZARD. 1 LIFE LOST. (WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the ALLENDALE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ALLENDALE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 5.796 N,5 7.01 W.

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

The ALLENDALE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 93 meters and is located at coordinates 49 5.796 N,5 7.01 W.

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

The seabed around the ALLENDALE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the ALLENDALE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ALLENDALE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 27, 1918.

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

The wreck of the ALLENDALE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ALLENDALE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ALLENDALE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ALLENDALE (POSSIBLY)?

The ALLENDALE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2153 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALLENDALE (POSSIBLY)?

The ALLENDALE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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