Maggie Smith (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Maggie smith (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 28.906 N,2 25.602 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.481767
  • Longitude: -2.426700
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 10
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 0.4
Orientation 70
Tonnage 24
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2008

Surveying Details

M06522 1918 BLOWN UP 3 MILES NORTH SELE RK. BLOWN TO PIECES. ACCEPT POSN 562900N, 022500W. INS ON CHARTS. H7547/20 POSN CONFIRMED 562900N, 022500W. 29.3.23 AMEND OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL TO NDW. BR STD. H5202/69 15.11.72 NOT FOUND. (HMS BEAGLE 1969). HH091/152/01 15.7.08 SEP 2008/000080688 EXAM'D 9.2.08 IN 5628.906N, 0225.602W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.3 IN GEN DEPTH 40.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 10MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS, HT 0.4MTR. LIES 070/250 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. POSSIBLE REMAINS OF SMALL WK. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). INS AS FOUL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

?REMAINS OF SMALL WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 28.906 N,2 25.602 W
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FAQ

Where is the MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 28.906 N,2 25.602 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY)?

The MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 24 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY)?

The MAGGIE SMITH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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