Indutionmare Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Indutionmare Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.39 N,1 26.595 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.573167
  • Longitude: -1.443250
Wreck Depth 17.44 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INDUTIONMARE
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 79 m
Width 12 m
Sonar Length 86
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 110
Tonnage 1577
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1968/77 18.8.81 EXAM'D 2.9.80 IN 503418N, 012636W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. DECCA USED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.8 IN GEN DEPTH 29 MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4-5 MTRS. LYING 130/310DEGS, ON N SIDE OF SMALL SAND WAVE AREA. 60-70MTRS IN LENGTH. (SCESU, HI 81/80, H525 3/80). CHART AS WK 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2081/81. 1.2.07 WK LISTS TO PORT, THE PORT BOILER BEING ALMOST BURIED IN SAND. 90MM FRENCH FIELD GUN LIES IN THE STERN, WHICH LIES HALF OVER TO THE PORT SIDE. A LARGE, STEEL SHIP'S WHEEL IS IN POSITION AT THE STERN. ENGINE IS THE HIGHEST PART OF THE WK. LIES CLOSE TO POSN GIVEN BY THE MASTER, THE GUN ON THE STERN IS A FRENCH FIELD GUN, CONSISTENT WITH THAT CARRIED BY INDUTIONMARE. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. 24.10.12 EXAM'D 28.1.12 IN 5034.394N, 0126.627W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.47 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 24.49MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP AROUND WK. LENGTH 86MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS WITH BOWS ESE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY INTACT, LISTING TO THE SW WITH PORT GUNWHALE ELEVATED. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND WK 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2023000215166 20.12.23 EXAM'D 19.12.2023 IN 5034.390N, 0126.595W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.440 MTRS. (HI 1366 BDC REVIEW). AMEND DW 17.4 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY W PICKERSGILL & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANTWERSCHE ZEER MAATS (BRYS & GLYSEN, MANAGERS)(LLOYD ROYAL BELGE). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 162 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED BY UC-61. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

UK NM 791/24, LISTS TO PORT, ON N SIDE OF SMALL SAND WAVE AREA

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FAQ

Where is the INDUTIONMARE wreck located?

The INDUTIONMARE wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.39 N,1 26.595 W.

How deep is the INDUTIONMARE and where exactly is it located?

The INDUTIONMARE lies at a depth of about 17.44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.39 N,1 26.595 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INDUTIONMARE?

The seabed around the INDUTIONMARE lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the INDUTIONMARE sink?

The INDUTIONMARE sank on Jul 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the INDUTIONMARE discovered?

The wreck of the INDUTIONMARE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the INDUTIONMARE belong to?

The INDUTIONMARE belonged to BE.

What cargo was the INDUTIONMARE carrying?

The INDUTIONMARE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the INDUTIONMARE?

The INDUTIONMARE had a tonnage of 1577 tons.

What type of wreck is the INDUTIONMARE?

The INDUTIONMARE is classified as a steam ship.

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