Maindy Bridge (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maindy bridge (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.38 N,1 16.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.939667
  • Longitude: -1.267667
Wreck Depth 30.92 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 159.3
Sonar Width 74.4
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 167
Tonnage 3653
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H4214/26 1.7.26 INS AS NDWPA (1917). BR STD. H5667/52 9.9.52 AMENDED TO NDWPA. BR STD. H7018/58 12.11.59 LOCATED IN 545625N, 011558W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 115 IN GEN DEPTH 133FT. SEVERAL NON WRECK PEAKS DETECTED IN ITS VICINITY. (HMS SCOTT, AUG 1959). BR STD FOR POSN. H2433/71 2.11.67 AMENDED TO WK 19FMS. NC 8993.LOCATED IN 545625N, 011556W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3. LEAST E/S 35 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. NOT CLOSELY EXAM'D. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 16.9.70). RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN NEW POSN. 9.10.75 AMENDED TO WK 35MTRS. NC 152. HH090/796/01 24.12.98 EXAM'D 18.7.98 USING DGPS. IN TWO PARTS. PART A: IN 545626.6N, 011602.6W [WGD]. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. PART B: IN 545623.1N, 011603.6W [WGD]. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 37MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. DEBRIS SWEPT CLEAR 30.1, FOUL 30.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.3 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.6MTRS. WK IS NETTED. LARGE WK BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES. LARGER PORTION BELIEVED TO BE THE STERN AND MIDSHIPS SECTION. SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE BUT APPEARS TO BE BADLY DAMAGED. SMALLER PORTION, BELIEVED TO BE THE BOW, IS 60MTRS TO THE SOUTH. WK APPEARS TO BE HEAVILY NETTED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). PROBABLY NETS ABOVE WK. INS AS WK 30MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 1.3.19 EXAM�D 1.3.19 IN 5456.380N, 0116.060W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.92MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 159.3MTRS, WIDTH 74.4MTRS, HT 8.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 167/347DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED, IN 2 PARTS. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 30.92MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2019

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED. (WW1SL).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED, IN 2 PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 56.38 N,1 16.06 W
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FAQ

Where is the MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.38 N,1 16.06 W.

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

The MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 30.92 meters and is located at coordinates 54 56.38 N,1 16.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

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

What country did the MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY)?

The MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3653 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY)?

The MAINDY BRIDGE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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