Marie Marguerite (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marie marguerite (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.688 N,0 20.731 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.611467
  • Longitude: -0.345517
Wreck Depth 44.44 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 47.7 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 34.7
Sonar Width 12.7
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 52
Tonnage 491
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1924
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H7522/24 14.11.24 IN COLLISION APPROX 095DEGS, 10 MILES FROM OWERS LTV. (LL, 7.11.24). H4121/76 20.1.77 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). H1965/76 9.7.79 DCS3 CONTACT, CLASSIFIED POSSIBLE WK, LOCATED IN 503639N, 002030W. NOT EXAM'D. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/04 13.11.91 LOCATED WITH E/S IN 503641N, 002020.5W. NOT DIVED. SMOOTH TRACE INDICATES WK IS UPSIDE DOWN AND ALMOST BURIED. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH. (T W BENNETTO, 2.11.91). AMEND TO WK PA 30MTRS. BR STD. HH091/002/01 14.11.02 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1016, HI 1002). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. HH090/952/01 27.10.03 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 952). NCA. SEP 2018/000198963 10.08.18 EXAM�D BY BDC 25.07.18; IN 5036.688N, 0020.731W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.44MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS, LENGTH 34.7MTRS, WIDTH 12.7MTRS, HEIGHT 1.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 052/232 DEGS. PARTIALLY BURIED BUT OUTLINE IS VISIBLE AND APPEARS UPRIGHT. NFS. (MMT, HI 1498). INS NDW 44MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX-MARTHA THERESE, EX-TERNEHOLMEN. BUILT IN 1919 BY TERNEHOLMENS VERFT, ARENDAL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SKIBS A/S MARTHA THERESE. AUXILIARY 4 CLYINDER OIL ENGINE. PASSAGE PORTSMOUTH FOR LARVIK. SUNK FOLLOWING COLLISION. (SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL. PARTIALLY BURIED, OUTLINE VISIBLE, APPEARS UPRIGHT. NFS

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FAQ

Where is the MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.688 N,0 20.731 W.

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

The MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44.44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.688 N,0 20.731 W.

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

The seabed around the MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 7, 1924.

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

The wreck of the MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1924.

What country did the MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY)?

The MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 491 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY)?

The MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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