Marguerite (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marguerite (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.115 N,2 58.727 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.585250
  • Longitude: -2.978783
Wreck Depth 25.32 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 89.2
Sonar Width 29.3
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 161
Tonnage 1544
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1917
Bottom Texture 4/1
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1918 SUNK ABOUT 8M SSW OF BEER HEAD. (SNO ONYX, DOCKET M06694). 19.2.18 SUNK 7 TO 8M TO NNE OF BEER HEAD. (DOCKET M8569). 21.2.18 SUNK IN APPROX 503500N, 025900W. (APO, DOCKET M06749). POSN 503504N, 025842W ACCEPTED. 26.1.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 503612N, 025830W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). 26.2.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 503530N, 025812W. LENGTH 180FT, BREADTH 70FT, HEIGHT 28FT. (AUBD 303/4, 26TH ESCORT GROUP). H3971/52 3.7.52 EXAM'D 26.6.52 IN 503504N, 025842W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12FMS, FOUL AT 13FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 82 IN GEN DEPTH 16FMS. SEA BED. FINE SAND OVER CHALK. LIES N/S, LENGTH 200FT. WK LIST REFERS TO THIS WK AS THE COMMANDER BUT SONAR RESPONSE INDICATES A MUCH LARGER VESSEL. (SCES, REPORT DTD 14.12.52, HMS SCOTT SURVEY [E9419]). CHART AS WK 12FMS [21.5MTRS]. BR STD. 23.9.70 SALVAGE WORK BEING CARRIED OUT ON THIS WK. (NERC). NCA. H1270/72 16.5.72 THIS WK FOUND TO BE AN ALMOST INTACT STEAM COASTER & THEREFORE NOT THE 'COMMANDER'. IT IS ABOUT 150 TO 200FT LONG WITH BRIDGE AFT. MASTS HAVE FALLEN. WK STANDS 20 TO 30FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 110 TO 115FT. HAS AN IRON PROPELLER. GIVES GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. (NERC, DTD 16.5.72). POSSIBLY THE 'MARGUERITE'. NCA. H5982/82 18.1.83 WK IN 503503N, 025840W USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 3.1.85 EXAM'D 30.6.84 IN 503506N, 025839W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.0, FOUL AT 23.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.4 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 100MTRS, WIDTH 42MTRS. MUCH BROKEN UP WITH WRECKAGE SCATTERED OVER SEABED AND ORIENTATED 175/355DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 16.3.94 LIES BADLY SMASHED IN 30MTRS AND STANDS ABOUT 9MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (DIVE DORSET). NCA.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE [WGD] POSN: 5035.134N, 0258.726W. SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 10.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.32MTRS IN 5035.115N, 0258.727W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 30MTRS. LENGTH 89.2MTRS, WIDTH 29.3MTRS, HEIGHT 4.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 161/341 DEGS. VERY BROKEN UP, MOSTLY BURIED. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO DW 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY F BOUET. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR SWANSEA. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL, LL WW1 & DODS).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP, MOSTLY BURIED.

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FAQ

Where is the MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.115 N,2 58.727 W.

How deep is the MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25.32 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.115 N,2 58.727 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY)?

The MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1544 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY)?

The MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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