Mangara Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Mangara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 12.646 N,1 41.303 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.210767
- Longitude: 1.688383
|
| Wreck Depth |
14.31 m
|
| Water Depth |
18 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MANGARA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
79.2 m |
| Width |
11.3 m |
| Draught |
5.2 |
| Sonar Length |
61.9 |
| Sonar Width |
11.4 |
| Shadow Height |
1.83 |
| Orientation |
27 |
| Tonnage |
1821 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 28, 1915
|
| Bottom Texture |
4,1 |
| Scour Dimensions |
024.1,,002.1,007.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1915 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 27, 2017 |
Surveying Details
SANK 0.25 MILE E OF SIZEWELL BUOY. (DODS). H3211/17 26.5.17 DISPERSED 4M 99DEG FROM SIZEWELL BUOY. (TH). SHOWN ON CHARTS AS WK 7FMS. (DATE NOT KNOWN). 1923 SHOWN AS WK 45FT ON CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H7019/30 24.3.59 SWEPT OVER AT 47FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 48FT. (HMS FITZROY, E3163). H3273/61 10.9.62 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR 49FT, FOUL 50FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50FT IN 70FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS SCOTT, 17.4.62). BR STD. H909/60 18.5.66 LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 54FT IN 67FT. NO SCOUR. GOOD SONAR CONTACT AT 1100 YDS. (HMS MYRMIDON, 30.11.65). 31.7.74 AMEND TO SW 14.9MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H2917/83 2.4.85 EXAM'D 4.12.84 IN 521237N, 014125E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.7 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5 TO 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. CLEARLY DISPERSED - HULL POSSIBLY BROKEN IN TWO. WRECKAGE ORIENTATED 030/210 DEG. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 196). NCA. SEP 2017/000148722 22.6.17 EXAM'D 19.6.17 IN 5212.646N, 0141.303E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 61.9MTRS, WIDTH 11.4MTRS, HEIGHT 1.83MTRS, ORIENTATION 27/217 DEGS. ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI1495 H102_010). AMEND DW 14.3MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. SEP 2016/000091759 1.9.17 EXAM'D 11.12.16; IN 5212.646N, 0141.303E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.31MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 61.9MTRS, WIDTH 11.4MTRS, HEIGHT 1.83MTRS, ORIENTATION 027/207 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 24.12MTRS, 2.05MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 007 DEGS. WRECK IS ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 14.3MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT BY A STEPHEN & SONS, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MACLAY & MACNTRY, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 149HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR WEST HARTLEPOOL CARGO 2400 TONS IRON ORE. TORPEDOED BY UB-16. ELEVEN MEN LOST.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 12.646 N,1 41.303 E
Mangara on Wreck Map
Mangara Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the MANGARA wreck located?
The MANGARA wreck is located at coordinates 52 12.646 N,1 41.303 E.
How deep is the MANGARA and where exactly is it located?
The MANGARA lies at a depth of about 14.31 meters and is located at coordinates 52 12.646 N,1 41.303 E.
How deep is the seabed around the MANGARA?
The seabed around the MANGARA lies at approximately 18 meters deep.
When did the MANGARA sink?
The MANGARA sank on Jul 28, 1915.
When was the wreck of the MANGARA discovered?
The wreck of the MANGARA was discovered in 1915.
What country did the MANGARA belong to?
The MANGARA belonged to GB.
What cargo was the MANGARA carrying?
The MANGARA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.
What was the tonnage of the MANGARA?
The MANGARA had a tonnage of 1821 tons.
What type of wreck is the MANGARA?
The MANGARA is classified as a steam ship.