Marcato Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Marcato Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.982 N,0 59.815 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.516367
  • Longitude: 0.996917
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARCATO
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 79.9 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1651
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1926
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 1929
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H866/26 H866/26 POSN 513057N, 005955E. - TNM 267/26. H3285/26 H3285/26 WK DISPERSED TO 30FT. LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. - NM 725/27. H7017/27 H7017/27 SALVAGE OPS STILL IN PROGRESS. H5186/29 2.10.29 H5186/29, H6463/29 & H2592/30 2.10.29 SEARCHED FOR WITHOUT SUCCESS BY HMS KELLETT.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2004

Circumstances of loss

EX-GEFLE, EX-REAL, EX-AQUITAINE. BUILT IN 1883 BY J BLUMER & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H K H POHLMAN. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 177NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NAMSOS FOR ROCHESTER. STRUCK SUNKEN WK AND SANK. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MARCATO wreck located?

The MARCATO wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.982 N,0 59.815 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARCATO?

The seabed around the MARCATO lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MARCATO sink?

The MARCATO sank on Feb 4, 1926.

When was the wreck of the MARCATO discovered?

The wreck of the MARCATO was discovered in 1926.

What country did the MARCATO belong to?

The MARCATO belonged to SE.

What cargo was the MARCATO carrying?

The MARCATO was carrying foodstuffs: solid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the MARCATO?

The MARCATO had a tonnage of 1651 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARCATO?

The MARCATO is classified as a steam ship.

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