Mahenge (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mahenge (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 49.549 N,2 19.748 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.825817
  • Longitude: -2.329133
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAHENGE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 133.8 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7647
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1952
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 6.3.80 6.3.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 494830N 022000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 878 [DEC 1979 EDN]. BR STD. REFERRED TO AS WK OF THE 'MAHENGE' IN FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.14592002 HH100/351 23.1.92 HH100/351.05 23.1.92 LARGE WK LOCATED IN 494933.5N, 021939.5W [EUR] USING E/S AND MAGNETOMETER. (D G WOODHAMS). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 27.7.00 27.7.00 LOCATED IN 4949.549N, 0219.748W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 110-120MTRS. STANDS 30MTRS HIGH. (DIVE BOAT WAY CHIEFTIAN, TELECON 27.7.00). AMEND TO NDW IN 4949.609N, 0219.668W [EUR]. BR STD. [OGB] POSN: 4949.510N, 0219.670W. 10.10.03 10.10.03 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND TO WK USC 80MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY CALIFORNIA SB CORPORATION. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE MARITIME CONGOLAISE. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS 'GRANVILLE' OFF ALDERNEY IN FOG. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR MATADI. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MAHENGE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MAHENGE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 49.549 N,2 19.748 W.

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

The MAHENGE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 49 49.549 N,2 19.748 W.

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

The seabed around the MAHENGE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the MAHENGE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MAHENGE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 30, 1952.

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

The wreck of the MAHENGE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the MAHENGE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MAHENGE (POSSIBLY) belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the MAHENGE (POSSIBLY)?

The MAHENGE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7647 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAHENGE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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