Madura Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Madura Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 32.338 N,6 50.701 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.538967
  • Longitude: -6.845017
Wreck Depth 105 m
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MADURA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 115.5 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 125
Sonar Width 33
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 30
Tonnage 4484
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 1999

Surveying Details

SUNK 23 MILES WSW FROM BISHOP ROCK. (WW1SL). PLOTS IN 493800N, 065400W, APPROX. H4847/71 11.5.72 H4847/71 11.5.72 WK IN 493236N, 064912W. POSN BY DECCA. STANDS 22FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 370FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY/ULRICH HARMS, 13.4.72). CHART AS WK 101MTRS [55FMS]. BR STD. H4847/71 11.12.74 H4847/71 11.12.74 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF SS 'MADURA'. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE, 10.12.74). H3943/88 8.11.89 H3943/88 8.11.89 EXAM'D IN 493218N, 065039W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS AND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 105 IN GEN DEPTH 112MTRS. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). BR STD. H3943/88 2.12.89 H3943/88 2.12.89 EXAM'D 8.8.89. DCS3 HT 7.1MTRS, LENGTH 125MTRS, WIDTH 33MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS. VERY LARGE, GENERALLY INTACT WK WITH OBVIOUS HIGH POINTS AT EACH END, BUT WITH HIGHEST POINT AT CENTRE. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE MONTREAL TO FRANCE. (LL WW1).

General Comments

VERY LARGE, INTACT, HIGH POINT IN CENTRE

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FAQ

Where is the MADURA wreck located?

The MADURA wreck is located at coordinates 49 32.338 N,6 50.701 W.

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

The MADURA lies at a depth of about 105 meters and is located at coordinates 49 32.338 N,6 50.701 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MADURA?

The seabed around the MADURA lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the MADURA sink?

The MADURA sank on Oct 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MADURA discovered?

The wreck of the MADURA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MADURA belong to?

The MADURA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MADURA carrying?

The MADURA was carrying railway: stock and construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the MADURA?

The MADURA had a tonnage of 4484 tons.

What type of wreck is the MADURA?

The MADURA is classified as a steam ship.

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