Madimba (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Madimba (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 18.629 N,2 7.51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.310483
  • Longitude: 2.125167
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MADIMBA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 82.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 6.7
Orientation 90
Tonnage 2013
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1921
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H1410/21 7.3.21 DW IN 511800N, 020800E. (RAMSGATE CG, TELEGRAM). INS AS DWPA. - NM ACTION. H7012/54 21.12.54 NOW WK 12MTRS IN 511840N, 020725E [EUR]. (PARIS NM 41 22 54). AMEND TO WK 6.5FMS. - NM 2819/54; FNM 122/54. H579/67 6.9.67 EXAM'D IN 511836N, 020736E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 59FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75 IN GEN DEPTHS 90 - 110FT. SCOUR DEPTH 115FT. ABOUT 370FT LONG, LYING 090/270 DEG. (HMS MYRMIDON, ROS DTD 14.6.67). AMEND TO WK 12FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM ACTION. 3.10.68 AMEND ON NC 1406. - NM 297/69. H4667/70 4.1.71 EXAM'D IN 511838N, 020731E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER 22.8 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 350FT. STERN & F'C'STLE COMPLETE. MIDSHIPS PARTIALLY DESTROYED. A LARGE GIRDER PROJECTS ABOVE STERN SECTION AND ANOTHER ABOVE PEAK OF F'C'S'LE. LIES 095/275 DEG AND HAS 30 DEG STBD LIST. BOWS E. (HMS BEAGLE & HMS NURTON, H525 DTD1 3.10.70). RETAIN AS CHARTED H2423/71 18.1.72 WK REFERRED TO AS THE ARGYLLSHIRE. LIES IN TWO PARTS, LYING ALONGSIDE EACH OTHER. ONE PART 20MTRS LONG, THE OTHER 50MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.8MTRS. (RIJKSWATERSTAAT, M.S. BARRACUDA). NCA YET. 11.9.72 SHOWN AS WK 22.8MTRS IN 511841N, 020736E [EUR] ON NC 323. 23.4.74 SHOWN AS WK 22MTRS ON NETH 1035. H2820/71 9.11.81 SHOWN AS WK 24MTRS IN 511839N, 020736E [EUR]. (DUTCH SURVEY, MAR 1981-K8495). H4951/84 29.4.86 LEAST DEPTH NOW 22.5MTRS. (BREST NM 86 12 18). 6.2.89 [OGB] POSN: 511836N, 020738E. NC 323. HH100/351/01 4.7.90 VESSEL WHICH SANK AFTER COLLIDING WITH SS ITALIER ON NIGHT 4/5.3.21 WAS BELGIAN SS MADIMBA. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). HH100/351/06 16.10.92 DIVED ON IN 511842N, 020736E [WGD] USING GPS. CONFIRMED WK OF LARGE SS LYING ON STBD SIDE AND PARTIALLY SUBMERGED IN A SANDWAVE. (R VERPOORTE, 29.9.92). 25.5.11 SHOWN AS WK 22.5MTRS [LAT] IN 5118.629N, 0207.510E [WGD] ON FR401040 [EDN 1.44]. SEP 2011/000196067 14.11.11 SHOWN AS WK 23.5MTRS ON FRENCH 7412 [EDN 3 DTD 2011, 1:60,000].
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BELGIAN SS ITALIER, WHILE ON PASSAGE ANTWERP TO MATADI.

General Comments

LIES ON STBD SIDE, PARTIALLY IN A LARGE SANDWAVE

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FAQ

Where is the MADIMBA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MADIMBA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.629 N,2 7.51 E.

How deep is the MADIMBA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MADIMBA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 18.629 N,2 7.51 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MADIMBA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MADIMBA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the MADIMBA (PROBABLY) sink?

The MADIMBA (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 5, 1921.

When was the wreck of the MADIMBA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MADIMBA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1921.

What country did the MADIMBA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MADIMBA (PROBABLY) belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the MADIMBA (PROBABLY)?

The MADIMBA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2013 tons.

What type of wreck is the MADIMBA (PROBABLY)?

The MADIMBA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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