Maindy Hill Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Maindy hill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 41.925 N,1 9.348 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.698750
  • Longitude: -1.155800
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAINDY HILL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1918
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 31, 2018

Surveying Details

H0292/40 22.3.40 DW 074DEGS, 6.5C FROM HEUGH LT, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE N. (NOIC HARTLEPOOL). - PNM 687/40. NOW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S LAID 083DEGS, 7.66C FROM HEUGH LT. (PORTS & HBR COMMISSIONERS, HARTLEPOOL). - PNM 748/40. H0292/40 13.6.40 SUNK AS A RESULT OF A COLLISION 6.5C E OF HEUGH LT. (TH NM 1940). - NM 1472/40. H0292/40 30.5.44 LT BUOY WITHDRAWN NOW MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 870/44. H0292/40 30.4.47 DISPERSED TO 46FT [LWS]. WRECKAGE REMAINS ON AND BELOW GROUND LEVEL IN 544155N, 010915W [OGB]. (TH NM 1947). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2018/000017129 31.5.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B DATASET 2017-2018. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1543). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE METHIL FOR BAYONNE. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION.

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FAQ

Where is the MAINDY HILL wreck located?

The MAINDY HILL wreck is located at coordinates 54 41.925 N,1 9.348 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAINDY HILL?

The seabed around the MAINDY HILL lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the MAINDY HILL sink?

The MAINDY HILL sank on Mar 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MAINDY HILL discovered?

The wreck of the MAINDY HILL was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MAINDY HILL belong to?

The MAINDY HILL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAINDY HILL carrying?

The MAINDY HILL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MAINDY HILL?

The MAINDY HILL had a tonnage of 1918 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAINDY HILL?

The MAINDY HILL is classified as a steam ship.

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