Mahratta Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mahratta ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.771 N,1 29.917 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.246183
  • Longitude: 1.498617
Wreck Depth 5.12 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAHRATTA II
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 135.6 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 137.55
Sonar Width 11.5
Shadow Height 5.66
Orientation 237
Tonnage 6690
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H7247/39 7.11.39 ST IN 511445N, 013003E. (TRINITY HOUSE, SURVEY [E8185]). - NM 2453/39 & FNM 2454/39. H5120/51 14.12.55 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. (HMS SCOTT). DELETE. R/S. H927/59 3.10.60 WK, LEAST E/S DEPTH 25FT, IN 511443N, 013001E. (ECES, 1959). CHART AS WK 4FMS 1FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 906/60. H2421/62 23.8.62 WK IN 511444N, 013004E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11FT IN GEN DEPTH 54FT. SCOUR 59FT. (HMS EGERIA, 27.3.62). AMEND TO WK 1FM 5FT. LC 1828. H3890/68 19.3.68 SHIPS WIRE DRIFT SWEEP IN 511445N, 013002E USING HSA. WK CLEAR AT 8FT, FOUL AT 9FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 60-65FT. LEAST DEPTH BY SONAR 19FT. SCOUR DEPTH 71FT. A VERY GOOD SONAR AND E/S CONTACT. STRONGLY DISCOLOURED SURFACE & MARKED TURBULENCE OVER WK. (HMS EGERIA, DTD 14.9.67). [+2FT TO ALL SOUNDINGS TO AGREE WITH 1828]. AMEND TO SW 1FM 4FT. R/S. 3.10.68 NOW CHARTED AS SW 1FM 2FT [LAT]. NC 1406. H1248/69 14.11.69 WK IDENTIFIED AS 'MAHRATTA II', 6690 TONS GROSS, 4177 TONS NET. SUNK 6.10.39. (FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO. LTD.). H2234/71 7.6.72 LIES WITH SLIGHT PORT LIST. 10FT SCOUR AT STERN. BOILERS & ENGINE ARE HIGH POINTS. (MR. BEAZLEY, GB DIVING SERVICES). 13.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 2.4MTRS. NC 1828. H2100/74 30.1.74 LOCATED IN 511446N, 013003E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. CLOSE SOUNDED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.7 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. SCOUR 19.MTRS [LAT]. MARKED WATER DISTURBANCE ON SURFACE. LIES E/W WITH SAND BUILT UP ALONG HULL. WKGE SPREAD OVER 200MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, H525 NO.226/73, SURVEY [K6825/2]). NCA. H1286/76 6.7.76 ACCORDING TO LETTER DTD 21.6.76 FROM S.O.S. SALVAGE CO., WK HAS SOME PIG IRON BALLAST IN THE REMAINS OF THE HULL, THE SIDES OF WHICH HAVE IN ONE PLACE FALLEN AWAY TO A HEIGHT OF NO MORE THAN 10FT FROM THE SEABED. VESSEL'S PROPELLER & CONDENSER HAVE APPARENTLY BEEN REMOVED AT SOME PREVIOUS TIME. (MR JACKSON, SALVAGE ASSOCIATION, DTD 24.6.76). H1938/78 20.3.81 EXAM'D 11.11.80 IN 511445N, 013003E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 2.6MTRS, FOUL AT 2.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.5 IN GEN DEPTH 14-16MTRS. DCS3 HT NOT OBTAINED. LENGTH 160MTRS, BEAM 50MTRS [INCLUDING SAND BUILD UP]. LYING 070/230DEGS. BREAKING UP. MASSIVE SURFACE SWIRLS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). AMEND TO SW 2.6MTRS. R/P. H1310/84/23 12.9.84 WK IS GRADUALLY BEING COVERED BY SAND. (EAST KENT MARITIME TRUST, DTD 23.7.84). H2331/85 12.11.86 EXAM'D 16.7.86 IN 511446N, 013005E USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.6 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. SCOUR 19MTRS DEEP. LYING 070/250DEGS. APPROX LENGTH 140MTRS. SCOUR IS TO N OF WK & A BUILD-UP OF SAND TO THE S. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 298). NCA. HH090/511/01 14.10.91 EXAM'D 24.6.91 IN 511445N, 013004.7E TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 4.1, FOUL AT 4.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.9 IN GEN DEPTH 17.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LARGE WK LYING 085/265DEGS. LENGTH 150MTRS APPROX. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (NP 1016, HI 511). AMEND TO SW 4.1MTRS [2FMS 1FT] IN 511445N, 013005E. - NM 3091/91. HH090/738/91 23.7.97 EXAM'D 16.6.97 IN 511445.3N, 013003.9E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 3.6, FOUL 3.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.3 IN GEN DEPTH 16.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.5MTRS. LENGTH 150MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE DISTINCT PIECE WITH NO EVIDENCE OF SCATTERED DEBRIS. SCOUR EXTENDS 45MTRS IN DIRECTION 030DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 738). - NM 3123/97. [WGD] POSN: 5114.792N, 0129.963E. HH091/294/01 23.3.10 EXAM'D 15.8.10 IN 5114.804N, 0129.979E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.90 IN GEN DEPTH 8.8MTRS NO SCOUR. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 3.9MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. LIES ON THE EDGE OF A SANDWAVE WITH THE MAIN BODY COVERED BY AN EXTENDING SANDWAVE. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). NCA. RSDRA2022000003820 21.03.22 EXAM'D 20.09.2021; IN 5114.771N, 0129.917E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.12MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. LENGTH 137.55MTRS, WIDTH 11.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.66MTRS, ORIENTATION 237/057 DEGS. PARTIALLY BURIED. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1743, H525-WI-13781). AMEND DW 5.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2022

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, RAN AGROUND WHILE WAITING FOR A PILOT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED).

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the MAHRATTA II wreck located?

The MAHRATTA II wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.771 N,1 29.917 E.

How deep is the MAHRATTA II and where exactly is it located?

The MAHRATTA II lies at a depth of about 5.12 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.771 N,1 29.917 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAHRATTA II?

The seabed around the MAHRATTA II lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MAHRATTA II sink?

The MAHRATTA II sank on Oct 6, 1939.

When was the wreck of the MAHRATTA II discovered?

The wreck of the MAHRATTA II was discovered in 1939.

What country did the MAHRATTA II belong to?

The MAHRATTA II belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAHRATTA II carrying?

The MAHRATTA II was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MAHRATTA II?

The MAHRATTA II had a tonnage of 6690 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAHRATTA II?

The MAHRATTA II is classified as a steam ship.

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