Annie Melling Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Annie melling Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 42.661 N,6 16.743 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.711017
  • Longitude: -6.279050
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANNIE MELLING
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.8 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 36
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 100
Tonnage 221
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 11, 1922
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2009

Surveying Details

29.3.07 DIVED IN 5642.661N, 0616.773W [WGD] USING DGPS. SHALLOWEST POINT IS AT 53MTRS AT SLACK WATER. LIES WITH 15 DEG LIST TO PORT. BOWS SHOW DAMAGE AND THE WHEELHOUSE HAS FALLEN FORWARD AND IS WELL BROKEN UP. REMAINER OF HULL AND DECKING IS FAIRLY INTACT. (D BELLMONT, EMAIL DTD 27.3.07). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH091/257/01 & SEP 2010/000017785 16.12.09 EXAM'D 30.11.09 IN 5642.661N, 0616.743W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.35 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 36MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS WITH BOWS E. HULL APPEARS INTACT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO PORT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1257). MINOR SCOUR TO N. AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 27.1.10 ABOVE DETAILS CONFIRMED. (SDC BATHY, 27.1.10). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BETTY JOHNSTON. BUILT IN 1906 BY SMITH'S DOCKYARD, FLEETWOOD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MELLING TRAWLERS LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 65 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY SHIELDS ENGINEERING CO LTD, NORTH SHIELDS. FOUNDERED FOLLWING COLLISION. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, 15DEG PORT LIST, BOWS E, WHEELHOUSE FALLEN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 42.661 N,6 16.743 W
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FAQ

Where is the ANNIE MELLING wreck located?

The ANNIE MELLING wreck is located at coordinates 56 42.661 N,6 16.743 W.

How deep is the ANNIE MELLING and where exactly is it located?

The ANNIE MELLING lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 56 42.661 N,6 16.743 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANNIE MELLING?

The seabed around the ANNIE MELLING lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the ANNIE MELLING sink?

The ANNIE MELLING sank on Aug 11, 1922.

When was the wreck of the ANNIE MELLING discovered?

The wreck of the ANNIE MELLING was discovered in 2007.

What country did the ANNIE MELLING belong to?

The ANNIE MELLING belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ANNIE MELLING?

The ANNIE MELLING had a tonnage of 221 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANNIE MELLING?

The ANNIE MELLING is classified as a trawler.

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