Mandalay Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mandalay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 24.641 N,0 29.302 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.410683
  • Longitude: -0.488367
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANDALAY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 31.4 m
Width 6.1 m
Tonnage 148
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 25, 2017

Surveying Details

NO AUTHORITY HELD. H6331/87/2 10.2.89 NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. HH100/351/16 20.6.00 WK LIES IN 5424.63N, 0029.20W. NOW TOTALLY COLLAPSED AND DECAYED. LIES AMONGST KELP AND BOULDERS. ALL THAT REMAINS ARE A FEW IRON PLATES, A SECTION OF BOILER, AN ANCHOR AND A LENGTH OF RUSTING CHAIN. (R YOUNG). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 25.5.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL. OWNED BY GEORGE BEECHING & THOMAS KELSALL OF HULL. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE OF 50 HP FOR 10 KNOTS. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES OF HULL. RAN AGROUND IN THICK FOG AND BECAME A TOTAL WRECK. CREW RESCUED.

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FAQ

Where is the MANDALAY wreck located?

The MANDALAY wreck is located at coordinates 54 24.641 N,0 29.302 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MANDALAY?

The seabed around the MANDALAY lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MANDALAY discovered?

The wreck of the MANDALAY was discovered in 1989.

What country did the MANDALAY belong to?

The MANDALAY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MANDALAY?

The MANDALAY had a tonnage of 148 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANDALAY?

The MANDALAY is classified as a trawler.

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