Margam Abbey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Margam abbey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 32.216 N,1 8.392 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.536933
  • Longitude: 1.139867
Wreck Depth 10.6 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGAM ABBEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 93.9 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 100
Tonnage 2470
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1940
Scour Dimensions 0040.0,,001.5,180
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0414/40 1.5.40 H0414/40 1.5.40 DW IN 513219N, 010752E. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 1154/40. H0414/40 17.5.40 H0414/40 17.5.40 INS DW IN 513219N, 010752E. - FNM 1192/40. H407/40 27.5.40 H407/40 27.5.40 G CAN BUOY LAID 350DEGS 100YDS FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1329/40 & FNM 1330/40. H0414/40 16.10.46 H0414/40 16.10.46 GPFL(2)G10S LT ESTABLISHED ON BUOY. (TH NM 119/46). - NM 3512/46. H0414/40 6.11.46 H0414/40 6.11.46 MAST SHOWING. (HMSML 5). - NM 3700/46. H0414/40 5.9.50 H0414/40 5.9.50 CLEAR TO 40FT. (C IN C NORE, 31.8.50). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 2FT & DELETE LT BUOY. - NM 2343/50. H0414/40 17.10.50 H0414/40 17.10.50 SWEPT 21.9.50. CLEAR AT 24FT, FOUL AT 25FT IN GEN DEPTH 46FT. POSN 513210N, 010825E. (SML 324, 14.10.50). H0414/40 21.10.50 H0414/40 21.10.50 DISPERSED TO SEABED. (C IN C NORE, 18.10.50). H0414/40 6.12.50 H0414/40 6.12.50 SWEPT ON 18 & 19.10.50. CLEAR AT 38FT, FOUL AT 39FT. SMALL SCOUR BY E/S DEPTH IN VICINITY 39-44FT. POSN 513208N, 010832E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 4.11.50). H2764/60 7.7.61 H2764/60 7.7.61 WK SCOUR FOUND ON E/S IN CHARTED POSN. (ISS, 1961). H0414/40 17.8.60 H0414/40 17.8.60 SWEPT CLEAR AT 34FT, FOUL AT 35FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41-49FT. SCOUR 49FT. (HMS EGERIA, 5.6.62). BR STD. H2813/60 3.5.66 H2813/60 3.5.66 A/S SWEEP & E/S ON 22.9.65. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 47FT IN GEN DEPTH 48FT. SCOUR 48FT. VERY INDISTINCT TRACE ON E/S. (HMS ENTERPRISE). H3161/69 11.10.73 H3161/69 11.10.73 SWEPT CLEAR AT 35FT, FOUL AT 36FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 34FT IN GEN DEPTH 42FT. SCOUR 47FT [LAT]. SEABED SAND. POSN 513210N, 010831E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. APPEARS TO BE LYING N/S WITH SMALL SCOUR TO E. COULD NOT BE LOCATED IN 1967 BY PLA. ONLY FOUND BY SCOUR APPROX 350FT W BY N OF CHARTED POSN. (PLA MAPLIN H525 NO.17/73). 12.10.73 12.10.73 AMEND TO SW 10.1MTRS. NC 1607. 10.4.90 10.4.90 LOCATED BY MAPLIN USING E/S IN JUL'87. (PLA 202/3-9, DTD 23.1.90, PLA WK/OB REPORT NO.17/73 E1/88). 26.2.07 26.2.07 EXAM'D 27.7.03 IN 5132.2157N, 0108.3924E [WGD]. AN AREA OF DISPERSED WRECKAGE COVERING 100MTRS SQUARE. NUMEROUS SMALL TARGETS WITH DCS3 HTS OF UP TO 1MTR. GEN DEPTH APPROX 13-13.5MTRS, GIVING DEPTH 12MTRS APPROX. SMALL AREA OF DEBRIS WITH CLEARLY DEFINED LOCALISED SCOUR 40MTRS S. RETAIN AS SW 10.6MTRS. (PLA WK RECORD DTD 30.12.03). RETAIN SW 10.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2007

Circumstances of loss

*MINED. BOWS BLOWN OFF. FORE END RESTING ON BOTTOM, COMPLETELY SUBMERGED, 9C FROM E KNOB BUOY. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LONDON. (WW2SL & LL WW2).

General Comments

AREA OF WRECKAGE, 100MTRS SQUARE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 32.216 N,1 8.392 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARGAM ABBEY wreck located?

The MARGAM ABBEY wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.216 N,1 8.392 E.

How deep is the MARGAM ABBEY and where exactly is it located?

The MARGAM ABBEY lies at a depth of about 10.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 32.216 N,1 8.392 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGAM ABBEY?

The seabed around the MARGAM ABBEY lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the MARGAM ABBEY sink?

The MARGAM ABBEY sank on Apr 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MARGAM ABBEY discovered?

The wreck of the MARGAM ABBEY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MARGAM ABBEY belong to?

The MARGAM ABBEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARGAM ABBEY carrying?

The MARGAM ABBEY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MARGAM ABBEY?

The MARGAM ABBEY had a tonnage of 2470 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGAM ABBEY?

The MARGAM ABBEY is classified as a steam ship.

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