Robert Adamson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Robert adamson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 3.963 N,1 46.758 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.066050
  • Longitude: 1.779300
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROBERT ADAMSON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 102.1 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2978
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H2281/16 & H2614/16 SANK IN 520340N, 014710E. (MONTHLY LIST). - FNM 504B/18. H7062/18 POSN AMENDED TO 520440N, 014710E. H3377/20 14.5.20 INS AS WK 9FMS (1916) IN 520356N, 014652E. BR STD. H3052/31 27.10.31 DELETED. H4139/76 5.1.77 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA DCS3 SWEEP. (HMS BULLDOG/BEAGLE, HI 31/76). NCA. HH090/667/01 13.12.95 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2019/000272653 25.11.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. (CLINTON MARINE, HI1584). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2010

Circumstances of loss

10.4.16 BUILT IN 1895 BY SHORT BROTHERS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J WESTOLL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 277 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARK LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE DUNDEE FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED BY UB-16 ON EITHER 10.4.16 OR 11.4.16. (LLWW1, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ROBERT ADAMSON wreck located?

The ROBERT ADAMSON wreck is located at coordinates 52 3.963 N,1 46.758 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROBERT ADAMSON?

The seabed around the ROBERT ADAMSON lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the ROBERT ADAMSON sink?

The ROBERT ADAMSON sank on Apr 10, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ROBERT ADAMSON discovered?

The wreck of the ROBERT ADAMSON was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ROBERT ADAMSON belong to?

The ROBERT ADAMSON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROBERT ADAMSON carrying?

The ROBERT ADAMSON was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the ROBERT ADAMSON?

The ROBERT ADAMSON had a tonnage of 2978 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROBERT ADAMSON?

The ROBERT ADAMSON is classified as a steam ship.

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