M C Holm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
M c holm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 15.834 N,0 16.466 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.263900
  • Longitude: -0.274433
Wreck Depth 25.6 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M C HOLM
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 88.4 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 90.4
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 110
Tonnage 2458
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 094.8,,003.2,115.0
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK ABOUT 21 MILES NE OF FILEY (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). SANK IN 541000N, 002000E. (DANISH WK REGISTER). H1310/84/22 1.8.84 WK DIVED IN 541544N, 001624E USING RADAR. IDENTIFIED AS M C HOLM BY NAME ON WHEEL BOSS. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS [HWS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). INS AS WKPA 24MTRS. HH100/351/06 10.3.93 LOCATED IN 541549N, 001622W USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND TO WK 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 3.8.97 IN 541550.6N, 001630.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 26.8, FOUL 27.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.8 IN GEN DEPTH 31.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LENGTH 92MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. SHALLOW SCOUR SURROUNDS THE WK. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 13.06.16 EXAM'D 22.02.16 IN 5415.834N, 0016.466W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. LENGTH 90.4MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 7.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 115/295. SCOUR LENGTH 94.8MTRS, 3.2MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 115. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY BURIED. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND DW 25.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE BOCA GRANDE, SAVANNAH, TO NORRESUNDBY AND COPENHAGEN.

General Comments

Partially buried

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FAQ

Where is the M C HOLM wreck located?

The M C HOLM wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.834 N,0 16.466 W.

How deep is the M C HOLM and where exactly is it located?

The M C HOLM lies at a depth of about 25.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 15.834 N,0 16.466 W.

How deep is the seabed around the M C HOLM?

The seabed around the M C HOLM lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the M C HOLM sink?

The M C HOLM sank on Dec 31, 1914.

When was the wreck of the M C HOLM discovered?

The wreck of the M C HOLM was discovered in 1914.

What country did the M C HOLM belong to?

The M C HOLM belonged to DK.

What cargo was the M C HOLM carrying?

The M C HOLM was carrying chemicals,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the M C HOLM?

The M C HOLM had a tonnage of 2458 tons.

What type of wreck is the M C HOLM?

The M C HOLM is classified as a steam ship.

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