Madame Renee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Madame renee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 18.562 N,0 23.012 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.309367
  • Longitude: -0.383533
Wreck Depth 14.6 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MADAME RENEE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 48.8 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 50.1
Sonar Width 8.5
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 288
Tonnage 509
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1918
Scour Dimensions 030.5,,001.2,204.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.8.18 2 MASTS SHOW ABOVE LW. SCALBYNESS BEARING N 80 DEG W; N SIDE SCARBOROUGH CASTLE HILL BEARING S 52 DEG W. (B OF TRADE, TELECON). INS WK IN 541830N, 002215W. - FNM 537/18. H4529/18 12.8.18 2 MASTS - DRY 6FT ABOVE LW. POSITION - 1 MILE N 27 DEG E FROM SCARBOROUGH CASTLE. (VAEC). AMEND POSN TO 541830N, 002240W. INS BUOY CLOSE E OF WK. - FNM 566/18. H124/19 3.1.19 NO OBSTN FOUND. (VAEC). 7.6.19 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 3FT. DELETE BUOY. H5077/19 3.11.19 WK DISPERSED. LEAST DEPTH NOW 40FT. H6849/20 24.9.20 LEAST DEPTH NOW 42FT [LWST]. POSN 011 DEG (T), 1.25M FROM SCARBOROUGH CASTLE. (TH, 23.9.20). AMEND TO WK 7FMS. 30.10.75 AMEND TO WK 13MTRS. NC 134. H1310/84/22 1.8.84 DIVED ON RECENTLY. POSN AND IDENTITY CONFIRMED. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS [HWS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). AMEND TO WK 16MTRS. BR STD. HH090/730/01 17.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES IN THE FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 09.06.16 EXAM'D 27.02.16 IN 5418.562N, 0023.012W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 50.1MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS, HEIGHT 4.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 204/024. SCOUR LENGTH 30.5MTRS, 1.2MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 204 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND TO DW 14.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 30 WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON TO TYNE.

General Comments

Appears intact.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 18.562 N,0 23.012 W
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FAQ

Where is the MADAME RENEE wreck located?

The MADAME RENEE wreck is located at coordinates 54 18.562 N,0 23.012 W.

How deep is the MADAME RENEE and where exactly is it located?

The MADAME RENEE lies at a depth of about 14.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 18.562 N,0 23.012 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MADAME RENEE?

The seabed around the MADAME RENEE lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the MADAME RENEE sink?

The MADAME RENEE sank on Aug 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MADAME RENEE discovered?

The wreck of the MADAME RENEE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MADAME RENEE belong to?

The MADAME RENEE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MADAME RENEE carrying?

The MADAME RENEE was carrying minerals,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the MADAME RENEE?

The MADAME RENEE had a tonnage of 509 tons.

What type of wreck is the MADAME RENEE?

The MADAME RENEE is classified as a steam ship.

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