Margaretha (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Margaretha (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 23.087 N,3 12.882 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 51.384783
- Longitude: -3.214700
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| Wreck Depth |
3.7 m
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| Water Depth |
8 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
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motor vessel
|
| Flag |
NL |
| Sonar Length |
95 |
| Sonar Width |
25 |
| Shadow Height |
4.7 |
| Orientation |
165 |
| Tonnage |
325 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 27, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2011 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 17, 2011 |
Surveying Details
19.11.40 POSN 512208N, 031236W BY BEARING & DISTANCE. TOP OF MAST VISIBLE AT LW. (FOIC CARDIFF). INS AS DW. - PFNM 2662/40 & TFNM 150/41. H0993/40 3.1.41 G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S LAID IN 512230N, 031438W TO MARK THIS WK AND DEVONIA AND WYTHBURN. (ADMIRALTY). - TFNM 150/41. H0993/40 23.1.41 CHART AS DW. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 129/41. H0993/40 23.4.41 MAST NO LONGER VISIBLE. G SPH LT BUOY, FL.G.10S, LAID IN 512207N, 031250W, 1C SW OF WK. (FOIC CARDIFF). - TFNM 970/41 & LATER NM 2706/41.H0993/40 7.12.42 WK NOT LOCATED DURING SEARCHES MADE BY TH TENDER GEORGES DE JOLY. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH). DELETE. - NM 2673/42. H3942/88 23.5.89 LOCATED IN 512303N, 031251W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.6 IN GEN DEPTH 8.4MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 100MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LYING N/S. UPPER SURFACE FLAT WITH NO PROTRUSIONS AND SO THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE A BARGE. (LAND & MARINE ENGINEERING LTD., VIA OCC TH, 21.5.89). H3942/89 23.5.89 POSN CONFIRMED USING HSA. CHAIN SWEEP INCONCLUSIVE. LEAST DEPTH BY LEAD LINE 3.8 IN GEN DEPTH 7.2MTRS. S CARD LT BUOY, VQ(6) + LFL.10S, LAID IN 512257N, 031251W. (OCC TH, 21 & 22.5.89). INS AS WK 3.6MTRS WITH BUOY. - NM 1721/89. H3942/88 28.7.89 FULL DETAILS OF THV MERMAID'S SURVEY 21.5.89. OBSTN DIMENSIONS, 100 X 25MTRS APPROX. CONSIDERED TO BE A WK WHICH MAY WELL LIE UPSIDE DOWN. POSN FIXED BY HSA. (TH, 4.7.89). NFA. H3942/88 10.11.89 EXAM'D 29.9.89 IN 512302.5N, 031251W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 4.0MTRS [LAT] USING PREDICTED TIDES. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (THV MERMAID, 30.9.89). RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3538/89.H3942/88 25.1.90 POSITION GIVEN AS 512304N, 032148.5W USING DECCA. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE INDICATES IT TO BE A BARGE. (LAND & MARINE ENGINEERING LTD, HI 464). NCA.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE 31.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5123.079N, 0312.925W. BA 1182 [7TH EDN, FEB '04]. 17.8.11 EXAM'D 26.2.11 IN 5123.087N, 0312.882W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.77 IN GEN DEPTH 8.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 4.73MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. APPARENTLY INVERTED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1326). PROBABLY CONSISTS MAINLY OF SCATTERED CARGO. AMEND WK 3.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
MINED. (WW2SL). VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE NEWPORT TO PLYMOUTH, ALL CREW SAVED. (LL WW2)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 23.087 N,3 12.882 W
Margaretha (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Margaretha (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.087 N,3 12.882 W.
How deep is the MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 3.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.087 N,3 12.882 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.
When did the MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) sink?
The MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 27, 1940.
When was the wreck of the MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.
What country did the MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.
What cargo was the MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY)?
The MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 325 tons.
What type of wreck is the MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY)?
The MARGARETHA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
?INVERTED, PROBABLY MAINLY SCATTERED CARGO