Asaba (Possibly)(Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Asaba (possibly)(part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.071 N,5 16.482 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.934517
  • Longitude: -5.274700
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 55
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 175
Tonnage 972
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK 2M WSW FROM THE LIZARD. (LL WW1). NCA. POSN 495617N, 051434W FOR FILING ONLY. H2193/74 2.4.74 H2193/74 2.4.74 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. (HMS WOODLARK, R-OF-S, 20.12.73). 8.4.80 8.4.80 APPLICATION MADE BY EXMAR LTD TO SALVE CARGO. (NCS111/1604). HH091/059/01 12.4.05 HH091/059/01 12.4.05 EXAM'D 18.9.04 IN 4956.071N, 0516.482W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.1 IN GEN DEPTH 52.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 55MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. N PART OF WELL DEGRADED WK IN TWO SECTIONS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). INS WK 47MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY CALEDON SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, DUNDEE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER DEMPSTER LINES. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED BY UC-17. IMMEDIATELY BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. 16 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL DEGRADED WK, N PART OF TWO SECTIONS

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FAQ

Where is the ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) wreck located?

The ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.071 N,5 16.482 W.

How deep is the ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.071 N,5 16.482 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF)?

The seabed around the ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) sink?

The ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) sank on Dec 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) belong to?

The ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) carrying?

The ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF)?

The ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) had a tonnage of 972 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF)?

The ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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