Madwig (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Madwig (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 36.325 N,3 31.816 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.605417
  • Longitude: -3.530267
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MADWIG (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 143
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0015.0,,000.5,175
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 9, 2005

Surveying Details

H1690/19 16.6.19 H1690/19 16.6.19 WK IN 493400N, 033000W APPROX. (FRENCH NM 4/188A/19). CHART AS NDW. BA 2675B. H3110/72 10.1.73 H3110/72 10.1.73 NOT FOUND. TWO SMALL AREAS TO THE S OF REPD POSN EXAM'D WHERE GOOD BOTTOM CONTACT OBTAINED ON SONAR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). DELETED. BR STD. HH311/88 16.12.88 HH311/88 16.12.88 VERY LARGE WK LOCATED IN 493637N, 033151W [OGB] USING DECCA. SEEN ON E/S. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. (T ALLEN, 14.11.88). INS AS NDW. BR STD.. HH100/351/14 19.4.99 HH100/351/14 19.4.99 WK, LOCATED 1994-95, IN 4936.198N, 0331.742W [OGB] USING GPS. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.3.99). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 9.5.05 HH091/059/01 9.5.05 EXAM'D 14.4.04 IN 4936.325N, 0331.816W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.8 IN 74.1MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 15MTRS TOWARDS 175 DEGS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. LIES 143/323 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 143 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. COLLAPSED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). WELL BURIED. AMEND WK 68MTRS. BR STD.

General Comments

COLLAPSED, WELL BURIED, BOWS SSE

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FAQ

Where is the MADWIG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MADWIG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 36.325 N,3 31.816 W.

How deep is the MADWIG (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MADWIG (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 49 36.325 N,3 31.816 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MADWIG (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MADWIG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MADWIG (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MADWIG (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What type of wreck is the MADWIG (POSSIBLY)?

The MADWIG (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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