Maplefield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Maplefield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.527 N,4 53.566 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.475450
  • Longitude: -4.892767
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAPLEFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.3
Tonnage 492
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2010

Surveying Details

H067/45 23.2.45 H067/45 23.2.45 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 5 MILES EAST OF ST GOVEN LTV. (MV GATEWAY CITY). NCA YET. 9.5.45 9.5.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 512830N, 045330W [OGB] APPROX. (ESCORT GROUP 5, AUBD 320/15). NCA. 5.8.71 5.8.71 INS NDW PA. NC 1076. 6.10.72 6.10.72 TO BE SHOWN AS WK USC PA 15FMS. NE 1179 & 1178. 9.4.74 9.4.74 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 28MTRS. NC 1076. H3804/72 20.3.78 H3804/72 20.3.78 NOT FOUND DURING MAIN DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (HMS FAWN H525A 16, HI 41/77) POSSIBLY WK LOCATED IN 512705N, 045427W [SEE 12276]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1941 BY LYTHAM S.B. & ENG CO LTD; LYTHAM. OWNERS AT TIME OF LOSS WERE ZILLAH SHIPPING AND CARRYING CO. LTD. SINGLE SHAFT, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. SUNK AFTER COLLISION WITH VESSEL GATEWAY CITY 5 MILES EAST OF ST GOVEN LTV ON PASSAGE PENMAEWMAWR FOR SWANSEA. CARGO POSSIBLY STONE. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MAPLEFIELD wreck located?

The MAPLEFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.527 N,4 53.566 W.

How deep is the MAPLEFIELD and where exactly is it located?

The MAPLEFIELD lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.527 N,4 53.566 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAPLEFIELD?

The seabed around the MAPLEFIELD lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the MAPLEFIELD sink?

The MAPLEFIELD sank on Feb 23, 1945.

When was the wreck of the MAPLEFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the MAPLEFIELD was discovered in 1945.

What country did the MAPLEFIELD belong to?

The MAPLEFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAPLEFIELD carrying?

The MAPLEFIELD was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the MAPLEFIELD?

The MAPLEFIELD had a tonnage of 492 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAPLEFIELD?

The MAPLEFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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