Hms Abelard Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms abelard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.918 N,4 8.518 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.331967
  • Longitude: -4.141967
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ABELARD
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 33.8 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 187
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1916
Bottom Texture Boulder
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H8131/16 30.12.16 SUNK IN 501953N, 040827W, OR 240DEGS, 2C FROM B'WTR BN. MASTS SHOW ABOUT 8FT AT LWS. SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA YET. H250/17 11.1.17 SALVAGE OPERATIONS POSTPONED. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 18FT [LWS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS WK 3FMS. BR STD. 5.3.68 NOT FOUND. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 29/67). NCA. 2.4.82 DIVED ON 27.3.82. ONLY FLATTENED WRECKAGE REMAINS SURROUNDED BY BOULDERS SHOALER THAN THE WK. RECOMMEND CHART AS FOUL. (M SKELSEY, 29.3.82). AMEND FOUL BR STD. H1310/82/17 1.7.82 POSN GIVEN FOR THIS WK IS ACCURATE. PHOTOGRAPHS OF WK ARE AVAILABLE. (P MITCHELL, 27.6.82). HH090/594/01 4.8.93 NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 594A). NCA. 3.7.13 [WGD] POSN: 5019.918N, 0408.518W.
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO, NORTH SHIELDS. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 64 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. REQUISITIONED BY THE ROYAL NAVY IN 1914, WAS WRECKED OFF PLYMOUTH BREAKWATER. (SIBI & OTHERS).

General Comments

ONLY FLATTENED WRECKAGE REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 19.918 N,4 8.518 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS ABELARD wreck located?

The HMS ABELARD wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.918 N,4 8.518 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ABELARD?

The seabed around the HMS ABELARD lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMS ABELARD sink?

The HMS ABELARD sank on Dec 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS ABELARD discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ABELARD was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS ABELARD belong to?

The HMS ABELARD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS ABELARD carrying?

The HMS ABELARD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ABELARD?

The HMS ABELARD had a tonnage of 187 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ABELARD?

The HMS ABELARD is classified as a trawler.

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