Marga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.354 N,0 26.614 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.439233
  • Longitude: -0.443567
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 77.5 m
Width 12 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 82
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 10.8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1595
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1951
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2003

Surveying Details

H4121/76 10.1.77 H4121/76 10.1.77 WK LOCATED 17.6.76 IN 502619N, 002630W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.5 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 13MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS. LIES NE/SW. HIGHEST POINT SUPERSTRUCTURE AMIDSHIPS. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 37MTRS [20FMS]. - NM 492/77. H1310/86/10 27.3.86 H1310/86/10 27.3.86 EXAM'D IN 1985. LYING 045/225DEGS IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. (SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES). NCA. HH100/351/01 25.8.89 HH100/351/01 25.8.89 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF 'MARGA' - BELL AND MANUFACTURER'S PLATE RECOVERED. THE FORMER ENGRAVED 'MARGA 1924 DRAMMEN' AND THE LATTER INDICATED VESSEL BUILT IN OSLO. (DIVERS FROM BOAT 'BUBBLES II', 21.7.89). NCA. HH090/952/01 30.10.03 HH090/952/01 30.10.03 EXAM'D 24.6.03 IN 5026.354N, 0026.614W [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 38.9. NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.0 IN GEN DEPTH 50-51MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.8MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SONAR HIGH POINT MIDSHIPS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 952). AMEND TO SW 38MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

20.2.1951 BUILT IN 1924 BY NYLANDS VOERKSTED, OSLO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY A/S BRUUSGAARD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. SPRANG A LEAK ON 20.2.1951 AND WAS TOWED INTO CAMARET, NEAR BREST. ON 11.3.51 SHE LEFT IN TOW, BUT ON 13.3.51 THERE WAS A GALE AND SHE SANK. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the MARGA wreck located?

The MARGA wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.354 N,0 26.614 W.

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

The MARGA lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.354 N,0 26.614 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGA?

The seabed around the MARGA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the MARGA sink?

The MARGA sank on Mar 13, 1951.

When was the wreck of the MARGA discovered?

The wreck of the MARGA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the MARGA belong to?

The MARGA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MARGA carrying?

The MARGA was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the MARGA?

The MARGA had a tonnage of 1595 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGA?

The MARGA is classified as a steam ship.

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