Hms Monarch (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms monarch (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 6.092 N,6 24.051 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.101533
  • Longitude: -6.400850
Wreck Depth 99 m
Water Depth 122 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY)
Type battleship
Flag GB
Length 166.1 m
Width 27.1 m
Sonar Length 168
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 18
Orientation 50
Tonnage 22500
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1925
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2005

Surveying Details

H4847/71 11.5.72 WK IN 490712N, 062054W [OGB] USING DECCA. HEIGHT 40FT IN GEN DEPTH 400FT [UNREDUCED]. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS, 13.4.72). CHART AS WK 57FMS [104MTRS]. BR STD. H4847/71 8.6.72 WARSHIP, UPSIDE DOWN, FITTED WITH SIX INCH ARMOUR PLATING ON SIDE. PROPELLERS REMOVED ALONG WITH TAIL SHAFTS AND ALL FOUR A-BRACKETS. PROBABLY IN THIS CONDITION WHEN SANK UNDER TOW TO BREAKERS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS, 1.6.72). [CONSIDER THIS MUST BE HMS MONARCH SUNK AS TARGET SHIP OFF SCILLIES - W.O.]. NCS111/1052 1.11.77 ENQUIRY REGARDING PURCHASE OF WRECK MADE BY A C CROTHALL. HH091/052/01 1.11.05 EXAM'D 1.8.05 IN 4906.092N, 0624.051W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 99 IN GEN DEPTH 118MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 168MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES 050/230 DEGS WITH BOWS 050 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE OVERTURNED VESSEL WITH SMALL SECTION OF STERN SEPARATED FROM HULL. CONSIDER THIS TO BE MONARCH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1052). AMEND WK 99MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AS TARGET OFF SCILLIES. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, J J COLLEDGE).

General Comments

INVERTED, SMALL SECTION OF STERN SEPARATE, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 6.092 N,6 24.051 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 6.092 N,6 24.051 W.

How deep is the HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 99 meters and is located at coordinates 49 6.092 N,6 24.051 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 122 meters deep.

When did the HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 20, 1925.

When was the wreck of the HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 22500 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS MONARCH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a battleship.

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