Magne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Magne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 51.998 N,1 59.095 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.866633
  • Longitude: -1.984917
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAGNE
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 75.3 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1226
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain,metal: concentrate and products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2002

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 555200N, 015900W & TONNAGE AS 1145 GROSS. (WW2SL). H067/45 LOST IN POSN 128 DEGS, 3.2M FROM NO 21D BUOY. (NCSO METHIL 1945). H05903/57 3.3.58 INS NDW PA IN 555112N, 015524W ON WL 8992(W). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 6.6.72 INS AS NDW PA. NE 1192. 7.11.72 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 15FMS. NE 1407. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 28MTRS. NC 160. H4271/71 3.8.77 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 35MTRS. (USC DEPTH RE-CALCULATED). BR STD. HH100/351/14 28.4.99 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 5552.00N, 0159.00W. NOTED AS A COAL BURNER. (NAVAL HISTORICAL BRANCH, FROM ADMIRALTY WAR DIARY 15.3.45). AMENDED TO THIS POSN. BR STD. HH090/944/01 17.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2021/000090526 12.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY HELSINGOR JERNSKIBS & MASKIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOCKHOLMS REDERI. SUEA. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 714 WHILST EN-ROUTE DUNDEE TO LONDON. (DODS). PASSAGE LIVERPOOL & METHYL ROADS FOR LONDON. OF CREW OF 21, 10 WERE LOST. (LLOYDS SHIPPING LOSSES, WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the MAGNE wreck located?

The MAGNE wreck is located at coordinates 55 51.998 N,1 59.095 W.

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

The MAGNE lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 55 51.998 N,1 59.095 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAGNE?

The seabed around the MAGNE lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the MAGNE sink?

The MAGNE sank on Mar 14, 1945.

When was the wreck of the MAGNE discovered?

The wreck of the MAGNE was discovered in 1945.

What country did the MAGNE belong to?

The MAGNE belonged to SE.

What cargo was the MAGNE carrying?

The MAGNE was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain,metal: concentrate and products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the MAGNE?

The MAGNE had a tonnage of 1226 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAGNE?

The MAGNE is classified as a steam ship.

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