Manchester Commerce (Possibly Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Manchester commerce (possibly Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 41.417 N,8 13.65 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.690283
  • Longitude: -8.227500
Wreck Depth 89 m
Water Depth 93 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 131.4 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 5363
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 2000

Surveying Details

SANK 20M N 1/4 E FROM TORY ISLAND, N. IRELAND. (WW1SL). H4473/81 13.7.87 H4473/81 13.7.87 WK LOCATED IN 554125N, 081336W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED 89 IN GEN DEPTH 93MTRS. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (HMS HYDRA, HI 100). INS AS WK 88MTRS. BR STD. 19.2.09 19.2.09 MANCHESTER COMMERCE PROBABLY RECORD [3547]. (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 13.2.09).

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1899, STRUCK A MINE WHILST EN-ROUTE MANCHESTER TO QUEBEC. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MANCHESTER LINERS.

General Comments

SEE ALSO [3547]

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FAQ

Where is the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY wreck located?

The MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY wreck is located at coordinates 55 41.417 N,8 13.65 W.

How deep is the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY and where exactly is it located?

The MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY lies at a depth of about 89 meters and is located at coordinates 55 41.417 N,8 13.65 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY?

The seabed around the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY lies at approximately 93 meters deep.

When did the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY sink?

The MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY sank on Oct 27, 1914.

When was the wreck of the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY discovered?

The wreck of the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY was discovered in 1914.

What country did the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY belong to?

The MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY?

The MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY had a tonnage of 5363 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY?

The MANCHESTER COMMERCE (POSSIBLY is classified as a steam ship.

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