Hms Maeander Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms maeander Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 54.614 S,14 24.275 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.910233
  • Longitude: -14.404583
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MAEANDER
Type supply vessel
Flag GB
Length 48.5 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 4.3
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1221
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2019

Surveying Details

H1310/87/3 23.2.87 DIVED ON IN NOV 1985. LIES BOWS ON TO THE SHORE IN 075445S, 142424W, LIES ON PORT SIDE & HAS 'OPENED UP'. TIMBERS, COPPER SHEATHING, KNEES SUPPORTING GUNDECK & THE TILLER HAVE BEEN LOCATED. (SQDN LDR C R TEBBS, RAF SAA, EXPEDITION REPORT). CHART AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH100/351/21 21.5.04 LOCATED AND DIVED IN 0754.614S, 1424.275W [WGD] USING GPS. LIES 030/210DEGS, WITH BOWS AGAINST ROCKS IN GEN DEPTH 1MTR. STERN IN 9MTRS. MUCH OF WK IS BURIED, HOWEVER LOTS OF COPPER PINS AND IRON STRUCTURE REMAINS. CANNON BALLS AND HANGING KNEES LIE AMONGST THE WRECKAGE, TOGETHER WITH LOTS OF RIGGING. RIBS FAN OUT ON SEABED ABOUT 1MTR HIGH. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 20.4.04). AMEND NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1840 AS A SERINGAPATAM CLASS FRIGATE (5TH CLASS, 38 GUNS). FINISHED LIFE AS A STORE SHIP OFF ASCENSION ISLAND REPLACING HMS TORTOISE. PRESUMABLY SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR. KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE 'AFRICA WRECK'.

General Comments

LIES ON PORT SIDE, COLLAPSED OUTWARDS, MUCH BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 7 54.614 S,14 24.275 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS MAEANDER wreck located?

The HMS MAEANDER wreck is located at coordinates 7 54.614 S,14 24.275 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MAEANDER?

The seabed around the HMS MAEANDER lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HMS MAEANDER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MAEANDER was discovered in 1987.

What country did the HMS MAEANDER belong to?

The HMS MAEANDER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MAEANDER?

The HMS MAEANDER had a tonnage of 1221 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MAEANDER?

The HMS MAEANDER is classified as a supply vessel.

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