Manchester Merchant (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Manchester merchant (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 5.716 N,10 1.984 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.095267
  • Longitude: -10.033067
Wreck Depth 6.2 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANCHESTER MERCHANT (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 137.8 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 157
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 52
Tonnage 5657
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1903
Scour Dimensions ,,001.2,
Original Detection Year 1903
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2011

Surveying Details

20.1.1903 WK OF LARGE SS LIES SUNK, WITH DECK AWASH IN DEPTH 7FMS, IN APPROACH TO CASTLEMAINE HBR. FROM WK ROSSBEHY POINT BEARS S 65DEG E, 3M; BUNANEER COTTAGE N 24DEG E. WK BUOY LAID 1C W OF WK. (COMM. OF IRISH LIGHTS, 20.1.1903). [VARIATION: 22DEGS W]. INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL IN 520526N, 100315W. - NM 100/03. 19.11.29 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H1310/88/41 18.8.88 AREA 1000MTRS RADIUS AROUND CHARTED POSN SEARCHED USING MAGNETOMETER. NO CONTACT MADE. (R GOLDEN, 15.7.88). NCA. SEP 2009/000039818 1.6.09 LOCATED 23.5.09 IN 5205.716N, 1001.984W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.7 IN GEN DEPTH 11.3MTRS (PREDICTED TIDES). SCOUR 1.2MTRS DEEP ALONG LENGTH. LENGTH 157MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. LIES 052/232 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. LARGELY INTACT. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, MARINE SERVICE IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 26.5.09). AMEND DW TO WK 6.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3375/09. SEP 2011/000179946 5.10.11 LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.29MTRS. (SDC REPROCESSING OF DIGITAL DATA).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY PALMERS' CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED A TIME OF LOSS BY MANCHESTER LINERS. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 642 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW ORLEANS FOR MANCHESTER. PART CARGO OF 13000 BALES OF COTTON IGNITED SPONTANEOUSLY. MASTER HEADED FOR DINGLE BAY AND ANCHORED WHILE THE CREW FOUGHT THE FIRE. THE FIRE INTENSIFIED REACHING THE REST OF THE CARGO, WHICH INCLUDED 100 BARRELS TURPENTINE, SOAP, PITCH PINE & MAIZE. CAPTAIN COUCH SCUTTLED HIS SHIP IN SOME 40FT DEPTH, LEAVING THE DECKS AWASH. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS FAILED DUE TO GALES. DECLARED AS CTL BY FEB 1904. (SII).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, BOWS NE, SCOUR ALONG LENGTH

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FAQ

Where is the MANCHESTER MERCHANT (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MANCHESTER MERCHANT (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.716 N,10 1.984 W.

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

The MANCHESTER MERCHANT (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 6.2 meters and is located at coordinates 52 5.716 N,10 1.984 W.

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

The seabed around the MANCHESTER MERCHANT (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MANCHESTER MERCHANT (PROBABLY) sink?

The MANCHESTER MERCHANT (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 15, 1903.

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

The wreck of the MANCHESTER MERCHANT (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1903.

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

The MANCHESTER MERCHANT (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MANCHESTER MERCHANT (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MANCHESTER MERCHANT (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

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

The MANCHESTER MERCHANT (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5657 tons.

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

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

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