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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 9, 2000 |
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 H7649/18 DISPERSED & BUOY WITHDRAWN.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 H1725/19 21.1.19 BUOY WITHDRAWN ON 21.1.19.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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 14.484 N,1 28.179 E
Mahratta 1 on Wreck Map
Mahratta 1 Wreck on Google Map
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.