Maplefield (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maplefield (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.117 N,4 54.514 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.451950
  • Longitude: -4.908567
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 50
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 70
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
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2008

Surveying Details

H067/45 23.2.45 H067/45 23.2.45 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 5M E OF ST GOVEN LTV. (MV GATEWAY CITY). NCA YET. H0109/45 9.4.45 H0109/45 [NO DATE] NSC REPORTED IN 512700N, 045430W ON 9.4.45. LENGTH 300FT, BREADTH 100FT, HEIGHT 40FT. (WESTERN APPS LIST WAGO 524) CINC WESTERN APPS REPORTED NSC, RIDGE OF ROCK, SAME DIMENSIONS, IN SAME POSN, ACCURATE TO WITHIN 200YDS. (AUBD 320/19) ESCORT GROUP 5 REPORTED WK IN SAME POSN, LENGTH 410FT, HEIGHT 33FT, ON 9.3.45. (AUBD 320/17) NCA, RECORDED AS NON-SUB CONTACT. H3804/72 20.3.78 H3804/72 20.3.78 LOCATED 14.9.77 IN 512705.4N, 045426.9W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, LYING 070/250DEG. APPEARS TO BE INTACT, THOUGH SHAPE INDEFINITE. LYING ON SIDE OF A 6MTR SANDRIDGE WHICH IS CLOSE W. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/77). INS AS WK 45MTRS. BR STD. 22.11.01 22.11.01 EUT POSN: 5127.117N, 0454.514W. NE 1076.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY THE LYTHAM SB 7 ENGINEERING CO LTD, LYTHAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ZILLAH SHIPPING & CARRYING CO LTD. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PENMAENMAWR FOR SWANSEA. CARGO STONE. SUNK AFTER COLLISION WITH 'GATEWAY CITY'. 1 DECK VESSEL WITH MACHINERY AFT. (DODS)

General Comments

PROBABLY INTACT, ON SIDE OF SANDWAVE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 27.117 N,4 54.514 W
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FAQ

Where is the MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.117 N,4 54.514 W.

How deep is the MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.117 N,4 54.514 W.

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

The seabed around the MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 23, 1945.

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

The wreck of the MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY)?

The MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 492 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAPLEFIELD (POSSIBLY)?

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

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