Mac 5 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mac 5 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 50.033 N,1 25.194 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.833883
  • Longitude: 1.419900
Wreck Depth 8.56 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAC 5 (POSSIBLY)
Type military vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 72.32
Sonar Width 25.25
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 148
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1940
Scour Dimensions 116.4,047.1,003.4,312
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2024

Surveying Details

H01044/40 INS ON W1610. H1334/60 9.5.60 NOT LOCATED DURING E/S & A/S SEARCH. CONSIDERED NON-EXISTENT. (ECES, 1959). NCA.H H2101/74 2.2.76 NOT FOUND. (SOISS, 1973 & HMS EGERIA, 22.10.75). NCA. H4024/86 18.2.88 EXAM'D 4.9.87 IN 515000N, 012518E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.2 IN GEN DEPTH 10.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 11.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS (POSSIBLY), LENGTH 65MTRS, BREADTH 18MTRS. LYING 135/315 DEG. MAG ANOMALY INDICATES IRON CONTENT OF 170-270 TONNES. (NP 1016, HI 373). - NM 768/88. HH090/575/01 5.10.94 EXAM'D 26.8.94 IN 515000N, 012517E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP}. SWEPT CLEAR 9.1, FOUL 9.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.7 IN GEN DEPTH 10.5-11MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.1MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 11.5MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES NW/SE. MODERATE MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 575). BR STD. RSDRA2024000232298 1.11.24 EXAM'D 11.3.2024; LOCATED IN 5150.033N, 0125.194E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.56MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. LENGTH 72.32MTRS, WIDTH 25.25MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 148/328DEGS. LARGE DEGRADED WRECK WITH DEFINED SEGMENTS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1802-H525-14970). AMEND DW 8.5MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN MINED OFF NE GUNFLEET. (WW2SL).

General Comments

UK NM 5480/24

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FAQ

Where is the MAC 5 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MAC 5 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 50.033 N,1 25.194 E.

How deep is the MAC 5 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MAC 5 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 8.56 meters and is located at coordinates 51 50.033 N,1 25.194 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAC 5 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MAC 5 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MAC 5 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MAC 5 (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MAC 5 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MAC 5 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MAC 5 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MAC 5 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MAC 5 (POSSIBLY)?

The MAC 5 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a military vessel.

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