Maidag (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maidag (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 37.488 N,5 31.176 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.624800
  • Longitude: -5.519600
Wreck Depth 84 m
Water Depth 92 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAIDAG (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 72.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 100
Tonnage 1253
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK 22.5M S BY E OF WOLF ROCK. (LL WW1). H2590/76 13.3.76 H2590/76 13.3.76 WK EXAM'D IN 493726N, 053105W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 86 IN GEN DEPTH 94MTRS BUT NOT CLOSELY SOUNDED. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. HT 7MTRS ABOVE SMOOTH BOTTOM. LIES NW/SE. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). INS WK 86MTRS. BR STD. H2979/74 11.11.77 H2979/74 11.11.77 FF REPD IN 493734N, 053101W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. 10.7.85 10.7.85 WK, STANDING 4 FMS ABOVE SEABED, IN POSN BY DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). NCA. HH090/430/01 12.7.89 HH090/430/01 12.7.89 EXAM'D 12.11.88 IN 493727N, 053107W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 84 IN GEN DEPTH 92MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 7.4MTRS, SHADOW HT 6.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LENGTH 68MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. APPARENTLY INTACT, LYING 100/280DEGS, WITH BOW W. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). AMEND TO WK 84MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY P PH STUHR'S MASK & SKIBS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY R PETERSON. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR BORDEAUX. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 22.5M S BY E OF WOLF ROCK. (LL WW1, WW1SL & DODS).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the MAIDAG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MAIDAG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 37.488 N,5 31.176 W.

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

The MAIDAG (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 84 meters and is located at coordinates 49 37.488 N,5 31.176 W.

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

The seabed around the MAIDAG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 92 meters deep.

When did the MAIDAG (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MAIDAG (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 15, 1917.

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

The wreck of the MAIDAG (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MAIDAG (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MAIDAG (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MAIDAG (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MAIDAG (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MAIDAG (POSSIBLY)?

The MAIDAG (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1253 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAIDAG (POSSIBLY)?

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

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