Mancunium Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Mancunium Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 33.464 N,3 18.779 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.557733
- Longitude: -3.312983
|
| Wreck Depth |
11.7 m
|
| Water Depth |
13 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MANCUNIUM |
|
Type
|
merchant vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
75 m |
| Width |
11.6 m |
| Draught |
4.6 |
| Tonnage |
1286 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 15, 1941
|
| Original Detection Year |
1941 |
| Last Detection Year |
1973 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 7, 2001 |
Surveying Details
H0396/41 12.3.41 DW IN 533325N, 031836W, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY 212DEGS, 500FT FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 528/41, TFNM 533/41 & NM 2652/41. H0396/41 18.12.42 G SPH LT BUOY, FL.G.3S LAID 303DEGS, 100YDS FROM WK IN LIEU OF CAN BUOY. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2761/42. H4515/46 17.8.46 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 4FMS 1FT, MARKED BY G SPH LT BUOY, FL.G CLOSE NW. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 2840/46. H6706/48 24.11.48 LEAST DEPTH NOW 6FMS 4FT. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 2626/48. H0396/41 27.8.51 G SPH LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (MERSEY DOCKS & HBR BOARD). - NM 1612/51. H3347/58 16.3.59 SHOWN IN 533327N, 031842W ON MERSEY HR BD SURVEY K1720. NC 1951. 24.4.73 VESSEL CAPSIZED 16.1.41 WITH STERN RESTING ON BOTTOM & BOW AFLOAT. SUNK BY GUNFIRE BY HMS ST DOMINICA & WK BUOY PLACED. DEPTH OVER WK ABOUT 18FT [LBD]. 4.12.42: BUOY AMENDED TO SPH. 4.5.43: CERTIFICATE OF OBSTRUCTION ISSUED. JULY 1946: POSN GIVEN BY HMS SEAGULL AS 137.5DEGS, 10C TO QUEENS FORT, OR 533319N, 031845W. AUG 1947: CONTRACT SIGNED WITH ADMIRALTY FOR THEM TO DISPERSE WK. MARCH 1950: FURTHER DEMOLITION BY ADMIRALTY. DEPTH 40FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533326N, 031841W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS)
Circumstances of loss
MINED.
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53 33.464 N,3 18.779 W
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FAQ
Where is the MANCUNIUM wreck located?
The MANCUNIUM wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.464 N,3 18.779 W.
How deep is the MANCUNIUM and where exactly is it located?
The MANCUNIUM lies at a depth of about 11.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.464 N,3 18.779 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MANCUNIUM?
The seabed around the MANCUNIUM lies at approximately 13 meters deep.
When did the MANCUNIUM sink?
The MANCUNIUM sank on Jan 15, 1941.
When was the wreck of the MANCUNIUM discovered?
The wreck of the MANCUNIUM was discovered in 1941.
What country did the MANCUNIUM belong to?
The MANCUNIUM belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the MANCUNIUM?
The MANCUNIUM had a tonnage of 1286 tons.
What type of wreck is the MANCUNIUM?
The MANCUNIUM is classified as a merchant vessel.