Marguerite Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marguerite Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 57.986 N,3 1.352 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.966433
  • Longitude: -3.022533
Wreck Depth 4.8 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGUERITE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 102.1 m
Width 14.5 m
Draught 7.1
Sonar Length 101
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 80
Tonnage 3218
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1919
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2008

Surveying Details

H954/19 11.2.19 H954/19 11.2.19 POSN 535815N, 030045W, OR 28DEGS 10.75C FROM WYRE LTHO. MAST & FUNNEL SHOW, HULL AWASH AT LOW WATER. (FLEETWOOD HM, NM 23.1.19). - NM 285/19. H1669/19 19.2.19 H1669/19 19.2.19 BUOY, OCC G 10S, BELL LAID 0.5C N MAG OF WK. (FLEETWOOD HBR MASTER). - NM 588/19. H8117/20 15.11.20 H8117/20 15.11.20 WK DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 15FT. (FLEETWOOD HBR MASTER). - NM 1905/20. H16065/42 5.9.42 H16065/42 5.9.42 NOW CHARTED AS WK 2FMS 4FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2010. H1746/63 23.2.54 H1746/63 23.2.54 SHOWN AS WK 16FT IN 535802N, 030112W ON SURVEYS [K3587, K3590]. NCA. H2340/66 2.8.66 H2340/66 2.8.66 LEAST E/S DEPTH 16FT. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS). NCA. HH091/227/01 10.10.08 HH091/227/01 & SEP 2008/000084288 10.10.08 EXAM'D 18.2.08 IN 5357.986N, 0301.352W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.86 IN GEN DEPTH 7.8MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP ON N SIDE. LENGTH 101MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, HT 3.0MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BURIED WK. OUTLINE OF HULL WELL DEFINED BUT SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED. TWO WELL DEFINED OBJECTS WITHIN THE WK COULD BE BOILERS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1227).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY W GREW & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DES CHARGEURS FRANCAIS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 309HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE ENGINEERING WORKS, WEST HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE BENISAF FOR BARROW-IN-FURNESS. CARGO IRON ORE. STRANDED AND LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BURIED WK, SCOUR ON N SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the MARGUERITE wreck located?

The MARGUERITE wreck is located at coordinates 53 57.986 N,3 1.352 W.

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

The MARGUERITE lies at a depth of about 4.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 57.986 N,3 1.352 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGUERITE?

The seabed around the MARGUERITE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the MARGUERITE sink?

The MARGUERITE sank on Jan 23, 1919.

When was the wreck of the MARGUERITE discovered?

The wreck of the MARGUERITE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the MARGUERITE belong to?

The MARGUERITE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the MARGUERITE carrying?

The MARGUERITE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the MARGUERITE?

The MARGUERITE had a tonnage of 3218 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGUERITE?

The MARGUERITE is classified as a steam ship.

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