Madeline Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Madeline Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20.034 N,5 25.061 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.333900
  • Longitude: -5.417683
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MADELINE
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 95.7 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2890
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2001

Surveying Details

12.3.18 SUNK IN 502000N, 052500W. (AP FALMOUTH, DOCKET M07468). 19.3.18 ABOUT 14M ENE FROM PENDEEN LTHO. (IDSA MASTER, DOCKET M12293). GIVES POSN 502000N, 052500W APPROX. 10.3.18 SUNK IN 501900N, (MAY BE 502900N), 052500W (PA). (IDSA MASTER, DOCKET M12604). 18.3.18 SUNK IN 502900N, 052500W. (AP FALMOUTH, DOCKET M07718). POSN ACCEPTED AS PA 502000N 052500W. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1894 BY FURNESS WITHY & CO., HARTLEPOOL, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK 14M ENE OF PENDEEN BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-55 WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM DIEPPE TO SWANSEA. (WW1SL, LL WW1 & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the MADELINE wreck located?

The MADELINE wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.034 N,5 25.061 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MADELINE?

The seabed around the MADELINE lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the MADELINE sink?

The MADELINE sank on Mar 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MADELINE discovered?

The wreck of the MADELINE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MADELINE belong to?

The MADELINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MADELINE carrying?

The MADELINE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MADELINE?

The MADELINE had a tonnage of 2890 tons.

What type of wreck is the MADELINE?

The MADELINE is classified as a merchant vessel.

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