Fort Medine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fort medine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.432 N,3 56.406 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.557200
  • Longitude: -3.940100
Wreck Depth 15.93 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT MEDINE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 50.6
Sonar Width 20.4
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 325
Tonnage 5261
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1941
Bottom Texture Cobbles
Scour Dimensions 067.1,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2018

Surveying Details

POS'N 513322N, 035615W OR 119DEGS 12.3 CABLES MUMBLES LT. H0802/41 28.4.41 DWP (MAST) INS ON 1161 AND DW ON 1165 & 1179. - NM 910/41. H0802/41 28.4.41 G CON BUOY, FL(3), 10 SEC, 0.5 CABLES W OF MAST. - FNM 914/41. H0802/41 17.11.41 INS ON CHARTS. - NM 2705/41. H0802/41 27.11.48 NOW WK 7FMS 4 FT. BUOY DELETED. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 2640/48. H2499/50 12.12.50 NOW SW 7FMS 3FT. (HMS SEAGULL). BR STD. 22.9.71 AMEND TO SW 13.2MTRS. NC 1161. 28.7.72 AMENDED TO SW 13.0MTRS [VERTICAL DATUM AMENDMENT]. BR STD. H1934/78 26.3.81 EXAM'D IN 513319N, 035614.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.9 IN GEN DEPTH 18.6MTRS. SCOUR 18.9MTRS. LIES N/S. APPARENTLY IN TWO PARTS, SOME 60MTRS APART. (HMS FOX, HI 53/79). BR STD. SEP 2017/000199013 12.1.18 EXAM'D 27.08.17; IN 5133.432N, 0356.406W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.93MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 50.6MTRS, WIDTH 20.4MTRS, HEIGHT 2.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 325/145 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 67.1MTRS, 0.85MTRS DEEP. WRECK IS BROKEN INTO TWO SECTIONS, LYING 170M FROM EACH OTHER. (GARDLINE, HI 1502). AMEND DW 15.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BRADFORD CITY. PASSAGE WABANA FOR PORT TALBOT. 1 MAN LOST.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, 60MTRS APART

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 33.432 N,3 56.406 W
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FAQ

Where is the FORT MEDINE wreck located?

The FORT MEDINE wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.432 N,3 56.406 W.

How deep is the FORT MEDINE and where exactly is it located?

The FORT MEDINE lies at a depth of about 15.93 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.432 N,3 56.406 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT MEDINE?

The seabed around the FORT MEDINE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the FORT MEDINE sink?

The FORT MEDINE sank on Feb 20, 1941.

When was the wreck of the FORT MEDINE discovered?

The wreck of the FORT MEDINE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the FORT MEDINE belong to?

The FORT MEDINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FORT MEDINE carrying?

The FORT MEDINE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the FORT MEDINE?

The FORT MEDINE had a tonnage of 5261 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT MEDINE?

The FORT MEDINE is classified as a steam ship.

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