Madeira Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Madeira Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 27.645 N,6 0.096 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.460750
  • Longitude: -6.001600
Wreck Depth 95 m
Water Depth 118 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MADEIRA
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1773
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Surveying Details

26.9.72 SANK 35M W OF USHANT. (DODS). POSN 482740N, 060000W. 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW IN 482740N, 060000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 4735. H1271/80 9.6.80 INS AS NDW IN 482740N, 060000W. BR STD. 8.7.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 95MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985. NC 2643. 3.4.90 BRITISH CARGO SHIP 'MADEIRA' IN 482742N, 060000W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. WK USC 95MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 118MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14586039). NCA. SEP 2007/000004861 26.2.07 WK USC PD 95MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006]. AMEND TO PD. BR STD. 4.3.09 SHOWN IN 4827.607N, 0600.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. SEP 2009/000084718 10.12.09 SHOWN IN 4827.645N, 0600.096W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1884 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO, FOUNDERED 35M W OF USHANT WHILST ON PASSAGE W COAST OF AFRICA FOR LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER DEMPSTER & CO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MADEIRA wreck located?

The MADEIRA wreck is located at coordinates 48 27.645 N,6 0.096 W.

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

The MADEIRA lies at a depth of about 95 meters and is located at coordinates 48 27.645 N,6 0.096 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MADEIRA?

The seabed around the MADEIRA lies at approximately 118 meters deep.

When did the MADEIRA sink?

The MADEIRA sank on Nov 17, 1914.

When was the wreck of the MADEIRA discovered?

The wreck of the MADEIRA was discovered in 1914.

What country did the MADEIRA belong to?

The MADEIRA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MADEIRA carrying?

The MADEIRA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MADEIRA?

The MADEIRA had a tonnage of 1773 tons.

What type of wreck is the MADEIRA?

The MADEIRA is classified as a carrier.

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