Machu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Machu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 26.815 N,0 4.119 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.446917
  • Longitude: -0.068650
Wreck Depth 9.4 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MACHU
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Tonnage 133
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date May 8, 2018

Surveying Details

H01818/44 6.4.45 DW PA IN 492700N, 000300W. (CDR M/S, LE HAVRE 24.3.45). - FNM 989/45. H1271/75 7.10.76 NOT SHOWN ON FR 6603 [JUNE 1976 EDN]. DELETED. - NM 2054/76. H2340/87 26.4.88 WK 9.4MTRS [5FMS 1FT] IN 492752N, 000402W. (BREST NM 88 12 34). BR STD. H4226/85 19.1.89 DELETE FROM RECORDS. THIS IS AN EARLY POSN OF WK [23948] IN 492650N, 000353W. (EPSHOM 26.10.88). G/S. HH351/351/01 18.12.89 WK 9.4MTRS SHOWN IN 492652N, 000403W ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]; WK WITH CLEARANCE LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590110). NC 2613. 18.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 4926.815N, 0004.119W.

Circumstances of loss

24.3.45 PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR CAEN. MINED. (CDR M/S, LE HAVRE, 24.3.45 & WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the MACHU wreck located?

The MACHU wreck is located at coordinates 49 26.815 N,0 4.119 W.

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

The MACHU lies at a depth of about 9.4 meters and is located at coordinates 49 26.815 N,0 4.119 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MACHU?

The seabed around the MACHU lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MACHU sink?

The MACHU sank on Mar 22, 1945.

When was the wreck of the MACHU discovered?

The wreck of the MACHU was discovered in 1945.

What country did the MACHU belong to?

The MACHU belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MACHU?

The MACHU had a tonnage of 133 tons.

What type of wreck is the MACHU?

The MACHU is classified as a steam ship.

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