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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 15, 2019 |
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.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED. (WW1SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 56.38 N,1 16.06 W
Maindy Bridge (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Maindy Bridge (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
WELL BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED, IN 2 PARTS