Manchester Commerce (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Manchester commerce (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 43.435 N,7 50.059 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.723917
  • Longitude: -7.834317
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 131 m
Width 15 m
Draught 13
Sonar Length 106
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 9.2
Orientation 100
Tonnage 5363
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1914
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1173/66 3.6.66 H1173/66 3.6.66 WRECK LOCATED 4.10.65 IN 554326N, 075000W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 273 IN GEN DEPTH 303FT. NO SCOUR. BAD SONAR TARGET. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 1.3.66). INS AS WK 45FMS. BR STD. H3740/69 9.7.69 H3740/69 9.7.69 A WELL-DECK TYPE CARGO VESSEL. UPSIDE DOWN. ABOUT 350FT IN LENGTH. BEAM ABOUT 45FT. COUNTER STERN. REGISTERED IN GLASGOW. STANDS 31FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 302FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, LTR DTD 4.7.69). 21.10.76 21.10.76 AMEND TO WK 81MTRS. NC 1770. H4473/81 13.7.87 H4473/81 13.7.87 LOCATED IN 554325N, 075000W [OGB] USING USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 82 IN GEN DEPTH 89MTRS. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (HMS HYDRA, HI 100). NCA. 4.1.07 4.1.07 THIS IS PROBABLY THE TRITONIA. (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 2.1.07). NCA. 20.4.07 20.4.07 LOCATED IN 5543.435N, 0750.059W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 9.2MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 100/290 DEGS, INTACT. NO SCOUR. AMEND WK 79MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 18.2.09 18.2.09 DIVED IN 5543.433N, 0750.060W [WGD] HAS BOW MISSING, POSSIBLY FROM MINE CONTACT. UPSIDE DOWN & LYING TO PORT WITH THREE BOILERS VISIBLE. PROBABLY THE 'MANCHESTER COMMERCE', WHEN COMPARED WITH PICTURES OF THAT SHIP. (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 13.2.09). BUT SEE ALSO [3378]. RETAIN IN EXISTING POSN. NCA. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 80.38MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 80MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

RAN INTO MINEFIED LAID BY THE NORTH GERMAN LINER 'BERLIN' 20 MILES NORTH OF & 1/4 EAST OF TORY IS.

General Comments

INVERTED, INTACT, HIGH POINT MIDSHIPS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 43.435 N,7 50.059 W
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FAQ

Where is the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 43.435 N,7 50.059 W.

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

The MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 55 43.435 N,7 50.059 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY) sink?

The MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 26, 1914.

When was the wreck of the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1965.

What country did the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY)?

The MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5363 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY)?

The MANCHESTER COMMERCE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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