Mahratta 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mahratta 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.484 N,1 28.179 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.241400
  • Longitude: 1.469650
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAHRATTA 1
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 135.9 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 5730
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1909
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1909
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source other
Surveying Details H428/10 CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1910) IN 511427N, 012817E. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H434/13 MENTIONS WRECK IN LIST OF WRECK BUOY MAINTAINED BY TH. H4453/18 8.8.18 ON GOODWIN FORK. CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION TO DEPTH OF 9FT LWST. (TH). H7649/18 DISPERSED & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH). H1725/19 21.1.19 BUOY WITHDRAWN ON 21.1.19. (TH). DEC 1922 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H2602/28 AMEND TO NDW (1909). NE 1828. 5.2.51 NOT SHOWN ON NC 1828. [COVERED BY SAND BANK]. H1248/69 17.11.69 LOCATED LYING ON SIDE ON A CHALK BOTTOM. (FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO LTD., DTD 14.11.69). AMEND TO DW. - NM 1837/69 H2233/71 2.2.71 NOT SEARCHED FOR. NOT COVERED BY AREA SONAR SWEEP. REQUIRES EXAMINATION AT NEXT OPPORTUNITY. (SOISS, 1970). NCA. H2234/71 7.6.72 LYING UPRIGHT. 10FT STERN SCOUR, EXTRA 15-20FT CLEARANCE COULD EASILY BE ACHIEVED BY BLASTING BOILERS & ENGINE, WHICH IS THE PART THAT SHOWS AT LW SPRINGS. (MR BEAZLEY, GB DIVING SERVICES, JUNE 1972). NCA. H2100/74 30.1.74 THOROUGH SEARCH BY MS47 SIDESCAN SONAR. CLOSE SOUNDED & FULLY SURVEYED. NOTHING FOUND. (HMS ENTERPRISE, H525 NO.227/73). [NOTE BY WRECKS OFFICER, CONSIDER THIS WRECK IS THE SAME AS [13776] IN 511427N, 012852E AND REPD POSNS ABOVE ARE ERRONEOUS]. DELETED. NE 1828.HH090/738/01 23.7.97 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 738). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2019/000022679 25.6.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). NFA.
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1892 BY HARLAND & WOLFF AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY T & J BROCKLEBANK, WAS WRECKED ON THE GOODWINS EN ROUTE FROM CALCUTTA TO LONDON AND DUNDEE. (LLOYDS DICT & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MAHRATTA 1 wreck located?

The MAHRATTA 1 wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.484 N,1 28.179 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAHRATTA 1?

The seabed around the MAHRATTA 1 lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the MAHRATTA 1 sink?

The MAHRATTA 1 sank on Apr 19, 1909.

When was the wreck of the MAHRATTA 1 discovered?

The wreck of the MAHRATTA 1 was discovered in 1909.

What country did the MAHRATTA 1 belong to?

The MAHRATTA 1 belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAHRATTA 1 carrying?

The MAHRATTA 1 was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MAHRATTA 1?

The MAHRATTA 1 had a tonnage of 5730 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAHRATTA 1?

The MAHRATTA 1 is classified as a steam ship.

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