Hms Mekong Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms mekong Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 13.712 N,0 18.47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.228533
  • Longitude: -0.307833
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MEKONG
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 60.8 m
Width 9.6 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 899
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1916
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date May 25, 2016

Surveying Details

26.6.70 APPARENTLY LOCATED BY A. GODFREY ESQ. OF GRISTHORPE WHO DIVED ON WRECK MANY TIMES. VERY LITTLE LEFT EXCEPT BOILERS. MOST OF WRECK BURIED IN THE SANDY SEABED. H1243/70 11.8.70 THE WRECK IS IN GRISTHORPE WYKE AT THE SOUTH END OF GRISTHORPE BAY, ABOUT 50YARDS FROM THE SHORE IN FAIRLY SHALLOW WATER. THE TOPS OF THE BOILERS PROJECT ABOVE THE SURFACE AT LOW TIDE. LITTLE NOW REMAINS EXCEPT TWO BOILERS AND THE BOTTOM PLATES. SOME SALVAGE AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR BY THE ADMIRALTY. IN 1965 NAVAL DIVERS FROM SOUTH QUEENSFERRY CARRIED OUT FURTHER DISPERSAL AS THERE WERE A LOT OF LIVE SHELLS IN THE WRECK. MOST OF THE WRECK IS COVERED BY ABOUT 10FT OF SAND BUT FROM TIME TO TIME THE SEA SCOURS THE SAND AWAY AND UNCOVERS THE SHIPS BOTTOM. (A GODFREY, LTR DTD 8.8.70). INS AS OBSTN IN 541342N, 001822W. BR STD. HH090/730/01 19.11.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED AS FAR AS DEPTH OF WATER ALLOWED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/00007250 25.5.16 NOT SURVEYED DUE TO WATER DEPTH. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

14.4.1915 EX-MAUND. BUILT IN 1906 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON LTD, LEITH. HIRED AS AUXILLARY PATROL YACHT FROM 14.4.1915. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 127HP, SINGLE SHAFT. TWO X 3 INCH GUNS. STRUCK ROCKS IN NE GALE WITH BAD VISIBILITY AND WAS DRIVEN ASHORE. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS MEKONG wreck located?

The HMS MEKONG wreck is located at coordinates 54 13.712 N,0 18.47 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MEKONG?

The seabed around the HMS MEKONG lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the HMS MEKONG sink?

The HMS MEKONG sank on Mar 12, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS MEKONG discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MEKONG was discovered in 1970.

What country did the HMS MEKONG belong to?

The HMS MEKONG belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MEKONG?

The HMS MEKONG had a tonnage of 899 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MEKONG?

The HMS MEKONG is classified as a yacht.

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