Hms Adonis (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms adonis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 3.602 N,1 48.853 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.060033
  • Longitude: 1.814217
Wreck Depth 17.42 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 75.61
Sonar Width 14.34
Shadow Height 9.22
Orientation 28
Tonnage 1004
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1943
Scour Dimensions 013.2,094.0,002.1,110
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2019

Surveying Details

H01328/43 2.7.43 EXAM'D IN 520340N, 014837E. FOUL AT 56FT, CLEAR AT 54FT. (HMS VALESCA 22.5.43). INS AS WK 9FMS. - NM 1324/43. H4139/76 6.1.77 EXAM'D 6.8.76 LOCATED IN 520336N, 014855.8E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 17.7, FOUL 18.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.7 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. SCOUR 25.8MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LYING NNE/SSW. BREAKING INTO TWO UNEQUAL PARTS. LITTLE SCOUR TO SW. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). BR STD. H5363/81 27.11.81 WK, 50MTRS LONG, WITH SONAR HT LESS THAN 1MTR AND LYING 165/345 DEGS, LOCATED IN 520337N, 014858E [EUR]. (BT CABLE ROUTE SURVEY, SEPT 1981). NCA HH090/667/01 15.12.95 EXAM'D 14.7.95 IN 520336.42N, 014851.08E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.9, FOUL 18.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.0 IN GEN DEPTH 25.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.9MTR. DCS3 HT 7.7MTRS. LENGTH 74MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS BROKEN UP AND IS HEAVILY NETTED. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. 23.4.16 EXAM'D BY BDC; WK IN 5203.598N, 0148.850E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.8MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. NFS. (DS26 ORFORD INSHORE MCZ, CEFAS SURVEY 2012). AMEND DW 17.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2019/000272653 20.11.19 EXAM'D 01.07.19; IN 5203.602N, 0148.853E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 75.61MTRS, WIDTH 14.34MTRS, HEIGHT 9.22MTRS, ORIENTATION 028/208 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 13.15MTRS, WIDTH 94MTRS, 2.11MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 110 DEGS. WRECK IS PARTLY BROKEN UP, LYING ON ITS SIDE. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND DW 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 3.602 N,1 48.853 E.

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

The HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.42 meters and is located at coordinates 52 3.602 N,1 48.853 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 15, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1004 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ADONIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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