Marga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 42.94 N,5 10.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.715667
  • Longitude: -5.168167
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 674
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Surveying Details

26.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW IN 484300N, 051000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 4735. NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. 13.4.81 SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680D. NE 2644. 13.11.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS ON FRENCH 6680D [1986 EDN]. 26.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 85MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585138. NC 2644. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4842.940N, 0510.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE 16M N BY W FROM USHANT, WHILST ON PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR LORIENT. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the MARGA wreck located?

The MARGA wreck is located at coordinates 48 42.94 N,5 10.09 W.

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

The MARGA lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 48 42.94 N,5 10.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGA?

The seabed around the MARGA lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the MARGA sink?

The MARGA sank on Nov 9, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MARGA discovered?

The wreck of the MARGA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MARGA belong to?

The MARGA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARGA carrying?

The MARGA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MARGA?

The MARGA had a tonnage of 674 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGA?

The MARGA is classified as a steam ship.

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