Marden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 4.048 N,1 25.376 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.067467
  • Longitude: 1.422933
Wreck Depth 23.81 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARDEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 52.4
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 50
Tonnage 742
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 27, 1929
Scour Dimensions 0092.7,,002.2,105.0
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 7, 2018

Surveying Details

H3452/29 30.5.29 SANK IN 530400N, 012500E, ABOUT 8M NW BY N OF HAISBRO LTV. TRINITY HOUSE UNABLE TO FIND DURING SEARCH OVER AN AREA, 3M RADIUS, CENTRED ON THAT POSN. (HUMBER RADIO, TELECON & TH). H3452/29 11.2.33 SS ALNWICK REPORTS STRIKING A SUBMERGED OBJECT ABOUT 0.5M NNW OF REPD POSN. (BOT NM). NCA YET. H3894/33 10.6.33 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH OVER AREA 2M RADIUS CENTRED ON 530400N, 012500E. (HMS FITZROY, 1933). HH090/524/01 8.1.92 WK EXAM'D 3.8.91 IN 530401.7N, 012529.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.5, FOUL AT 22.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.4 IN GEN DEPTH 27.5MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 0.6MTR, LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEG SURROUNDED BY ITS SCOUR WHICH EXTENDS AS FAR AS 90MTRS TO THE SE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 7.9.18 EXAM'D 31.3.18 IN 5304.048N, 0125.376W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 23.81MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 52.4MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HEIGHT 5.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 048/228 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 92.7MTRS, 2.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 105 DEGS. INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED.(GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MAIN. BUILT IN 1904 BY MACKIE & THOMSON LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TYNE-TEES STEAM SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 134HP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. CARGO PLAIN/PRINTED PAPER.

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FAQ

Where is the MARDEN wreck located?

The MARDEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 4.048 N,1 25.376 E.

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

The MARDEN lies at a depth of about 23.81 meters and is located at coordinates 53 4.048 N,1 25.376 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARDEN?

The seabed around the MARDEN lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the MARDEN sink?

The MARDEN sank on May 27, 1929.

When was the wreck of the MARDEN discovered?

The wreck of the MARDEN was discovered in 1929.

What country did the MARDEN belong to?

The MARDEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARDEN carrying?

The MARDEN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MARDEN?

The MARDEN had a tonnage of 742 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARDEN?

The MARDEN is classified as a steam ship.

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