Manchester Engineer (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Manchester engineer (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 47.702 N,7 2.38 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.795033
- Longitude: -7.039667
|
| Wreck Depth |
65.48 m
|
| Water Depth |
73 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
109.2 m |
| Width |
14.6 m |
| Draught |
6.1 |
| Sonar Length |
71.5 |
| Sonar Width |
11 |
| Shadow Height |
7.3 |
| Orientation |
33 |
| Tonnage |
4302 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods,grain
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 27, 1916
|
| Scour Dimensions |
027.0,,073.6, |
| Original Detection Year |
1916 |
| Last Detection Year |
2020 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 16, 2020 |
Surveying Details
REPD SUNK IN 180FT OF WATER, 20 MILES SW OF CONINGBEG LT. (BOT). SUNK 13 MILES SSW OF WATERFORD. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H0109/45 9.4.45 V GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 514800N, 070300W. LENGTH 230FT, BREADTH 130FT, HT 30FT. REPD BY EG 21. (W. APPRS LIST - WAGO 524; AUBD 319/66). 6.12.77 INS AS USCPA 60MTRS IN 514800N, 070300W. NC 2049. H2979/74 26.1.78 FASTENER REPD IN 514756N, 070246W. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, 5.3.77). H1933/79 9.4.81 EXAM'D 9.4.81 IN 514736N, 070227W USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 66MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 61MTRS, BEAM 24MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEG. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS FOX, HI 51B/79). AMEND TO WK 66MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/20 8.9.03 DIVED IN 5147.722N, 0702.369W [WGD]. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES NE/SW. A LARGE, UPRIGHT CARGO/PASSENGER SHIP. COLLAPSING INWARDS. MANY TRAWL AND GILL NETS OVER IT. POSSIBLE TWIN ENGINES. SEABED HARD SAND. CINC REQUESTED. (G GOOCH, FAX DTD 3.9.03). AMEND POSN. BR STD. DEP2020/000269249 19.4.17 LOCATED IN POS 5147.702N, 00702.380W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 65.48MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 72.8MTRS, HEIGHT 7.3MTRS, LENGTH 71.5MTRS, WIDTH 11.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 033/213 DEGS. SCOUR DEPTH 73.6MTRS, SCOUR LENGTH 27.0MTRS. THE WRECK IS INTACT.(RV CELTIC VOYAGER, INFORMAR CV17_01).AMEND WRECK TO 65.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1902 BY THE NORTHUMBERLAND SB CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MANCHESTER LINERS LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 372NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDS, WESTGARTH & CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR MANCHESTER. TORPEDOED WITHOUT WARNING BY U-44. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF TWO ARMED TRAWLERS AND HMS LAVENDER. (SII).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 47.702 N,7 2.38 W
Manchester Engineer (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Manchester Engineer (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.702 N,7 2.38 W.
How deep is the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 65.48 meters and is located at coordinates 51 47.702 N,7 2.38 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.
When did the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) sink?
The MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 27, 1916.
When was the wreck of the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.
What country did the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,grain.
What was the tonnage of the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY)?
The MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4302 tons.
What type of wreck is the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY)?
The MANCHESTER ENGINEER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.