Magnolia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Magnolia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 49.433 N,0 35.458 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.823883
  • Longitude: 0.590967
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAGNOLIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.2 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 43
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 140
Tonnage 226
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1952
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2002

Surveying Details

H5970/69 16.1.80 H5970/69 16.1.80 EXAM'D 13.6.79 IN 534924.4N, 003535E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.4 IN GEN DEPTH 37 TO 39 MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 38 MTRS. DCS3 GAVE NO SHADOW. LENGTH 30MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING NW/SE ON SMOOTH GRAVEL WITH A RIDGE CLOSE TO THE WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 46/79). BR STD. H4064/85 27.8.86 H4064/85 27.8.86 EXAM'D IN 534925N, 003534E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30.2MTRS, FOUL AT 30.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.7MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 43MTRS, BEAM 11MTRS. LYING 140/320 DEG. (UDI GROUP LTD). BR STD. H4064/85 13.1.87 H4064/85 13.1.87 EXAM'D 17.6.86 IN GEN DEPTH 37.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. INTACT WK LYING PARALLEL TO ADJACENT SANDWAVE. (UDI H525A). NFA. HH100/351/18 4.7.02 HH100/351/18 4.7.02 DIVED IN 5349.453N, 0035.338E [WGD]. CONFIRMED AS WK OF MAGNOLIA. BELL RECOVERED MARKED 'KONG FREDRICK III' THE ORIGINAL NAME OF THE VESSEL. INTACT, UPRIGHT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO STBD. INTERNALLY SILTED UP. (G KELLY). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-KING FREDERIK III. BUILT IN 1909 BY W & GO COOK, BEVERLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARRY FRANKLIN LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT. SLIGHT LIST, LIES NEXT TO SANDWAVE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 49.433 N,0 35.458 E
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FAQ

Where is the MAGNOLIA wreck located?

The MAGNOLIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 49.433 N,0 35.458 E.

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

The MAGNOLIA lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 53 49.433 N,0 35.458 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAGNOLIA?

The seabed around the MAGNOLIA lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the MAGNOLIA sink?

The MAGNOLIA sank on Aug 20, 1952.

When was the wreck of the MAGNOLIA discovered?

The wreck of the MAGNOLIA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the MAGNOLIA belong to?

The MAGNOLIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MAGNOLIA?

The MAGNOLIA had a tonnage of 226 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAGNOLIA?

The MAGNOLIA is classified as a trawler.

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