RMS Royal Adelaide 1850
Marker: recorded wreck position (Steam era).
Key facts
| Name | RMS Royal Adelaide | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Year lost | 1850 | Wikidata P793 significant event, point-in-time qualifier |
| Era | Steam era | derived from year |
| Ship type | ocean liner, paddle steamer | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Sea / ocean | North Sea | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | England | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 14 km from land |
| Position | 51.4917, 1.3483 | Wikidata P793 significant event, coordinate qualifier (CC0) |
About the wreck
RMS Royal Adelaide was a paddle steamship owned and operated by the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company. Its principal route ran between London and Cork.
Location
- Recorded position: 51.4917, 1.3483 (Wikidata P793 significant event, coordinate qualifier (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: North Sea
- Nearest coast: England
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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