Mahseer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mahseer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 44.102 N,1 23.696 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.735033
  • Longitude: 1.394933
Wreck Depth 14.7 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAHSEER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 143.3 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 9.8
Sonar Length 160
Sonar Width 60
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 20
Tonnage 7911
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03636/41 28.11.41 INS DW AND G CAN LTBUOY, GPFL(2) G 10. - NM 2834/41. H03636/41 15.8.47 INS LEGEND (MAST). (HMS FRANKLYN). - NM 2175/47. H03636/41 1.8.50 DISPERSED TO 45FT. (C IN C NORE, 1.8.50). H03636/41 18.10.50 LOCATED 18.10.50 IN 514401N, 012349E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA AT 30FT, BY WIRE DRIFT SWEEP AT 45FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55 IN GEN DEPTH 66FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 4.11.50). AMEND SW 7FMS 3FT. - NM 1496/51. H03636/41 24.4.59 EXAM'D IN 514402N, 012345E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 45, FOUL AT 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 73FT. SCOUR 4FT DEEP IN SEABED OF FINE SAND. (HMSML 322, HI 5A/58 [IN H1325/59], 26.9.58). H3281/63 10.11.64 LEAST E/S 50 IN GEN DEPTH 70FT. SCOUR 72FT. NOT FULLY EXAM'D FOR LEAST DEPTH BUT VERY GOOD E/S TRACE & A/S CONTACT OBTAINED. (HMS ECHO). AMEND WKS 8FMS 2FT. - NM 1496/71. 12.6.69 AMEND WK 8FMS 1FT [LAT]. NE 1975. H4399/71 21.9.71 EXAM'D IN 514403N, 012340E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 13.9MTRS, FOUL 14.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15 IN GEN DEPTH 20 TO 21MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21.4MTRS. ABOUT 400FT LONG AND LIES NE/SW ON SANDY BOTTOM. GOOD ALL ROUND SONAR CONTACT. (HMS EGERIA). 23.1.73 AMEND SW 13.9MTRS. NC 1975. H4399/71 3.5.79 EXAM'D 10.7.78 IN 514403N, 012347E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.9 IN GEN DEPTH 20-22MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 GAVE NO DISTINCT SHADOW. APPARENTLY BROKEN UP AND COVERING A WIDE AREA. SEVERAL PARTS ARE PROTRUDING SIGNIFICANTLY FROM SEABED. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 51B/77). AMEND POSN ONLY. BR STD. H2007/81 17.2.81 EXAM'D 25.11.80 IN 514404N, 012347E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 13.3, FOUL AT 13.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.5 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO DISTINCT DCS3 SHADOW. NO SCOUR. V BROKEN UP WITH NO DISTINCT SHAPE. COVERS AN AREA 210 X 100MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 68C/80). - NM 594/81. H2044/81 14.1.83 EXAM'D 28.10.82 IN 514403N, 012347E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6 IN GEN DEPTH 20-22MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.0MTRS. LARGE AREA OF WRECKAGE, GIVING MANY CONTACTS AND SHADOWS, EXTENDING OVER AREA 220 X 100MTRS, WITH MAIN AXIS 030/210 DEGS. INDICATIONS OF SAND COVERING WRECKAGE. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 80). NCA. HH244/351/01 11.6.90 SUBMAR SALVAGE CARRYING OUT SALVAGE OPS USING MV REDCLIFF SAND. (RNW, 21.5.90). HH090/628/01 1.7.94 EXAM'D 24.5.94 IN 514404N, 012347E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 14.3, FOUL 14.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.3 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. WELL DISPERSED, COVERS 140 BY 73MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 628). BR STD. 5.3.13 EXAM'D 27.11.12 IN 5144.102N, 0123.696E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.72 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 160MTRS, WIDTH 60MTRS, HT 6.4MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). AMEND WK 14.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2013

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

AREA OF WELL DISPERSED WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 44.102 N,1 23.696 E
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FAQ

Where is the MAHSEER wreck located?

The MAHSEER wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.102 N,1 23.696 E.

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

The MAHSEER lies at a depth of about 14.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 44.102 N,1 23.696 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAHSEER?

The seabed around the MAHSEER lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the MAHSEER sink?

The MAHSEER sank on Oct 18, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MAHSEER discovered?

The wreck of the MAHSEER was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MAHSEER belong to?

The MAHSEER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAHSEER carrying?

The MAHSEER was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MAHSEER?

The MAHSEER had a tonnage of 7911 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAHSEER?

The MAHSEER is classified as a steam ship.

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