Manistee (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Manistee (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 59.717 N,8 4.383 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.995283
  • Longitude: -8.073050
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANISTEE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 107 m
Width 14 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 3869
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.5.69 5.5.69 WK IN 485900N, 080800W USING DECCA. (MANIERES BOOK, P.197). POSSIBLY THE 'MANISTEE'. 30.1.78 30.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW IN 485900N, 080800W ON NC 2649. H4226/85 14.9.88 H4226/85 14.9.88 NDW IN 485943N, 080423W [EUR] USING DECCA. (EPSHOM, 10.6.88 FR WK NO.14588003). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 11.2.93 11.2.93 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 485943N, 080423W [EUR] ON FR 6989 [1992 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY SWAN HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEDERS & FYFFES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 515NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. FIVE KILLED. (DODS).

General Comments

Chart No: BA 2649

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 59.717 N,8 4.383 W
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FAQ

Where is the MANISTEE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MANISTEE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 59.717 N,8 4.383 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MANISTEE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MANISTEE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the MANISTEE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MANISTEE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MANISTEE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MANISTEE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MANISTEE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MANISTEE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MANISTEE (POSSIBLY)?

The MANISTEE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3869 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANISTEE (POSSIBLY)?

The MANISTEE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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