Marie Dawn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marie dawn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.083 N,0 37.464 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.501383
  • Longitude: 0.624400
Wreck Depth 13.5 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIE DAWN
Type steam ship
Flag BRI
Length 82.4 m
Width 12 m
Draught 5.9
Sonar Length 87
Sonar Width 27
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 58
Tonnage 2157
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1941
Scour Dimensions 020.0,000.0,001.0,160
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2014

Surveying Details

H03999/41 22.11.41 LOCATED IN 533024N, 003712E. LEAST DEPTH 42FT. (FO HUMBER, 9.5.42). - PFNM 2788/41. H3999/41 21.5.42 INS AS NDW IN 533024N, 003712E. - NM 1071/42. H4729/62 4.2.63 EXAM'D IN 532951N, 003736E USING DECCA. NO VISUAL FIX OBTAINED. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). H4729/62 23.7.63 SWEPT FOUL AT 45FT. SWEEP HAD TO BE ABANDONED DUE TO WEATHER. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 45FT. (HMS ECHO, 16.6.63). AMEND TO DW IN 532943N, 003730E. 0 NM 1394/63. H332/62 21.1.64 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. NE 107, 1190. 23.6.75 AMEND TO WK 13MTRS. NC 107. H1270/73 6.11.78 LOCATED. LIES UPSIDE DOWN. (KIRKPATRICK, HUMBER DIVERS, TELECON 24.10.78). NCA. HH090/593/01 6.1.94 EXAM'D 22.6.93 IN 533003N, 003732.2E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 13.9, FOUL AT 14.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.2 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BREADTH 15MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED WK. LYING 058/238 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). - NM 477/94. SEP 2013/000180690 10.7.14 EXAM'D 26.12.13 IN 5330.083N, 0037.464E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.51 IN GEN DEPTH 19.0MTRS. SCOUR 1.0MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 160 DEGS. LENGTH 87MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 058/238 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). IN SEVERAL PARTS, IN LINE. AMEND WK 13.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-COMMANDANT CHARLES MERK '39. BUILT IN 1922 BY CHANT NAV FRAN CAIS, CAEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 175HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AND SUNK.

General Comments

INVERTED, PARTIALLY BROKEN AND BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 30.083 N,0 37.464 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARIE DAWN wreck located?

The MARIE DAWN wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.083 N,0 37.464 E.

How deep is the MARIE DAWN and where exactly is it located?

The MARIE DAWN lies at a depth of about 13.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.083 N,0 37.464 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIE DAWN?

The seabed around the MARIE DAWN lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the MARIE DAWN sink?

The MARIE DAWN sank on Nov 2, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MARIE DAWN discovered?

The wreck of the MARIE DAWN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the MARIE DAWN belong to?

The MARIE DAWN belonged to BRI.

What cargo was the MARIE DAWN carrying?

The MARIE DAWN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MARIE DAWN?

The MARIE DAWN had a tonnage of 2157 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIE DAWN?

The MARIE DAWN is classified as a steam ship.

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