Madryn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Madryn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.298 N,5 3.473 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.738300
  • Longitude: -5.057883
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MADRYN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 89 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 104
Sonar Width 38
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 65
Tonnage 2244
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details 23.9.18 23.9.18 REPD TO HAVE SUNK: TREVOSE HEAD BEARING SW BY W 0.5W ABOUT 5MINS. (1.D.S.A. MSTR). 29.12.44 29.12.44 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 504418N, 050330W. LENGTH 175FT, HEIGHT 21FT, LYING 111/291DEGS. (EG9) H113/45 25.3.45 H113/45 25.3.45 WK IN 504415N, 050330W. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/5). H7613/52 5.12.52 H7613/52 5.12.52 NOW BELIEVED TO BE NDWPA IN 504415N, 050330W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1156. 2.5.77 2.5.77 FISHERMANS FASTENER BELIEVED WK REPD IN 504418.8N, 050328.2W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 14.4.77). H1247/69 4.5.78 H1247/69 4.5.78 AMENDED TO WK 45MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). R/P. H2979/74 15.2.79 H2979/74 15.2.79 TWO FFS REPD IN 504411N, 050315W AND 504411N, 050344W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. HH100/351/12 10.3.97 HH100/351/12 10.3.97 WK IDENTIFIED AS THE `MADRYN'; BELL FOUND IN 504416.4N, 050323W [WGD]. POSN BY GPS. WK LIES UPSIDE DOWN IN 55MTRS. (G J POUND). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/799/01 26.11.01 HH090/799/01 26.11.01 EXAM'D 10.9.01 IN 5044.298N, 0503.473W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.8 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 104MTRS, WIDTH 38MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.7MTRS. LIES 065/245 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN WK. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMEND TO WK 49MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MERVYN SS NAVIGATION CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 248HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR DEVONPORT. CARGO COAL. A NON-COMMISSIONED ADMIRALTY COLLIER. TORPEDOED IN NO 1 HOLD BY U 82. SANK IN 10 MINUTES. ALL CREW SAVED.

General Comments

INVERTED, WELL BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the MADRYN wreck located?

The MADRYN wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.298 N,5 3.473 W.

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

The MADRYN lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.298 N,5 3.473 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MADRYN?

The seabed around the MADRYN lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the MADRYN sink?

The MADRYN sank on Sep 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MADRYN discovered?

The wreck of the MADRYN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MADRYN belong to?

The MADRYN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MADRYN carrying?

The MADRYN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MADRYN?

The MADRYN had a tonnage of 2244 tons.

What type of wreck is the MADRYN?

The MADRYN is classified as a steam ship.

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