Marianne (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marianne (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 27.793 N,1 49.76 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.463217
  • Longitude: 1.829333
Wreck Depth 18.63 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIANNE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 28.4
Sonar Width 7.5
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 189
Tonnage 1915
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1942
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 035.0,,002.3,005.0
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 345DEGS, 2M FROM NO.4 BUOY, LOWESTOFT. (LL WW2). POSN 522800N, 015000W FOR FILING ONLY. H5371/51 18.9.51 EXAM'D 11.7.51 IN 522746N, 014953E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 50FT, FOUL AT 52FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55FT IN GEN DEPTH 78FT. SCOUR 12FT DEEP ON N SIDE. LENGTH 200FT, HT 28FT. LIES 040/220DEGS. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1951). INS AS WK 8FMS 2FT. BR STD. H8031/68 6.12.68 LOCATED 12.6.68 IN 522747N, 014951E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60FT IN GEN DEPTH 83FT. SCOUR 3FT DEEP. VERY GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM WEST AND NE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 40A/68). AMEND WK 10FMS IN REVISED POSN. NE 1536. 17.3.70 NOW CHARTED AS SW 8FMS 2FT. NE 1536. 31.7.74 AMEND SW 14.9MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H2098/74 5.9.78 EXAM'D 5.9.78 IN 522746N, 014952E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 24.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.9MTRS, LENGTH ABT 130FT. LIES N/S. SONAR RESPONSE EXCELLENT FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. SECOND SHOAL DEPTH OF 19.7MTRS LIES 40MTRS N OF WK POSN. LEAST DEPTH MAY HAVE BEEN MISSED DURING CLOSE SOUNDING. RECOMMEND SWEPT DEPTH BE RETAINED. (HMS ENTERPRISE HI 64A/78). NCA. H1942/80 1.9.82 EXAM'D 1.3.82 IN 522745N, 014952E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.7 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 7.2MTRS, LENGTH 41.6MTRS, BEAM 9.8MTRS. LYING 179/359DEGS. BROKEN IN TWO, WITH BOW SECTION ALONGSIDE MAIN SECTION. THERE IS A SMALL MAST ON THE BOW SECTION. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMEND TO WK 17.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 25.7.17 EXAM'D 17.12.16 IN 5227.793N, 0149.760E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.63MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 28.4MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HEIGHT 3.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 189/009 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 35MTRS, 2.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 005 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND IN TWO PARTS. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 18.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-BYGAARD, EX-HARALDSHAUG. BUILT IN 1920 BY VAN DUIJVENDIJK'S SCHEEPSWERF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S NESJAR. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 162NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROCHESTER FOR SUNDERLAND. TORPEDOED BY E BOAT. (SIBI & LLWW2). SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SURFACE CRAFT OFF LOWESTOFT. 14 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIANNE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MARIANNE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 27.793 N,1 49.76 E.

How deep is the MARIANNE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MARIANNE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 18.63 meters and is located at coordinates 52 27.793 N,1 49.76 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIANNE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MARIANNE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the MARIANNE (PROBABLY) sink?

The MARIANNE (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 12, 1942.

When was the wreck of the MARIANNE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARIANNE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the MARIANNE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MARIANNE (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MARIANNE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MARIANNE (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MARIANNE (PROBABLY)?

The MARIANNE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1915 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIANNE (PROBABLY)?

The MARIANNE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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