Maria, Julia & Mathilda Jean Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
| Status |
existence doubtful, dead
|
Maria, julia & mathilda jean Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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49 49.811 N,0 16.607 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 49.830183
- Longitude: -0.276783
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| Wreck Depth |
35 m
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| Water Depth |
37 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN |
|
Type
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fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
BE |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 29, 1918
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| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2024 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 20, 2025 |
Surveying Details
VESSELS 'MARIA', 'JULIA' & 'MATILDE JEAN' REPORTED SUNK IN 495000N, 001700W APPROX. (DOCKET M5947). NCA. H03737/44 24.7.44 HMS ROWLEY DAMAGED BY UNDERWATER EXPLOSION WHILE ATTACKING ASDIC CONTACT IN 495030N, 001730W APPROX. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 23.7.44). NCA. H5493/69 9.1.75 WK 34MTRS [19FMS] LIES 297.5DEGS, 19.25M FROM CAP D'ANTIFER LT. (FRENCH NM 74 49 08). - NM 151/75. 15.1.76 WK 33MTRS [18FMS] SHOWN IN 494954N, 001627W ON FRENCH 6614D. BR STD. 21.9.90 WKS 35MTRS SHOWN IN 494952N, 001632W ON FRENCH 6857 [1986 EDN]. WKS OF 'MARIA', 'JULIA' & 'MATHILDA JEAN' IN 494952N, 001631.6W [+/-20MTRS]. EXAM'D BY E/S. LEAST DEPTH 35.7 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. STANDS 1MTR HIGH. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590264). NC 2613. 1.2.93 STATED TO BE ED. (FR WK RECORDS 1992 NO. 14590264). CONTRADICTED BY SURVEYING DETAILS. NCA. 15.9.99 SHOWN AS WK ED 35MTRS IN 4949.867N, 0016.527W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7418 [1997 EDN]. NC 2146. 3.10.01 LIES IN 4949.866N, 0016.527W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 35.7MTRS. LOCATED IN 1978 WITH HT 1MTR. NOT LOCATED IN 1991. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2001). RETAIN AS WK ED 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 4949.811N, 0016.607W.
Circumstances of loss
29.1.1918 BELGIAN FV'S 'MARIE', 'DE JULIA' & 'MATILDE JEAN' [25 TONS EACH] SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SUBMARINE IN ENGLISH CHANNEL ON 29.1.1918. (WWISL).
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49 49.811 N,0 16.607 W
Maria, Julia & Mathilda Jean on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN wreck located?
The MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN wreck is located at coordinates 49 49.811 N,0 16.607 W.
How deep is the MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN and where exactly is it located?
The MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 49 49.811 N,0 16.607 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN?
The seabed around the MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN lies at approximately 37 meters deep.
When did the MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN sink?
The MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN sank on Jan 29, 1918.
When was the wreck of the MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN discovered?
The wreck of the MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN was discovered in 1918.
What country did the MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN belong to?
The MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN belonged to BE.
What type of wreck is the MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN?
The MARIA, JULIA & MATHILDA JEAN is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
3 WRECKS EACH 25 TONS GROSS