Marne Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Marne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
46 59.01 N,2 29.47 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 46.983500
- Longitude: -2.491167
|
| Wreck Depth |
18.3 m
|
| Water Depth |
19 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MARNE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Length |
114.3 m |
| Width |
15.8 m |
| Draught |
7.3 |
| Orientation |
65 |
| Tonnage |
4019 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 28, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Rock |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 31, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H4561/18 26.8.18 SUNK IN 465900N, 022915W. MAST SHOWING 6FT. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS DW MAST. - FNM 549/18. H5115/18 POSN GIVEN AS 465900N, 022918W. (FR NM 1/19). NCA. H2966/22 18.5.22 NOW NDW. (FRENCH NM 1576A/21 & NM 1675A/21). - NM 1465/22. H8347/22 20.12.22 TO BE EXPUNGED. (PARIS NM 49 1739 22). BR STD. H4639/87 22.12.88 WK 18.6MTRS IN 465902N, 022929W. (BREST NM 88 46 21). NC 2646. 22.3.90 LOCATED IN 465902N, 022929W [EUR] USING TRIDENT. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY MAGNETOMETER, SONAR, DCS3 & DIVERS. LEAST DEPTH 18.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS BY E/S. SAND & GRAVEL SEABED. WRECKAGE LIES IN TWO DISTINCT AREAS. LENGTH 75MTRS, BEAM 12-15MTRS. LYING 065/245DEGS. NOT IDENTIFED BY DIVERS DUE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY OF 1.5MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990). 28.7.93 SHOWN AS WK 18.6MTRS IN 465920N, 022929W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6990 [1992 EDN][SCALE 1:355000]. NCA, MOVED N TO CLEAR SHOAL SOUNDING, 13MTRS, CLOSE E. 27.3.96 SHOWN AS WK 18.3MTRS IN 465902N, 022924W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7394 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. HH353/510/04 29.3.01 NOW ROCK 12.7MTRS IN 4659.07N, 0229.28W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 01 11 39). AMENDED DEAD. - NM 1924/01. 6.12.01 ABOVE FRENCH NM ONLY INSERTED DEPTH 12.7MTRS [NOT ROCK] ON FRENCH 7068 [2ND SCALE], BOTH WK 18.3MTRS AND SHOAL DEPTH SHOW ON LARGEST SCALE FRENCH 7394. AMENDED TO LIVE. RE-INSERT. BR STD. 19.2.10 SHOWN IN 4659.01N, 0229.47W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7394 [2ND EDN' 09]. AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BUILT 1917 BY SUNDERLAND SB CO, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DE NAVIGATION D'ORBIGNY. (DODS). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'UB 124'. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
46 59.01 N,2 29.47 W
Marne on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the MARNE wreck located?
The MARNE wreck is located at coordinates 46 59.01 N,2 29.47 W.
How deep is the MARNE and where exactly is it located?
The MARNE lies at a depth of about 18.3 meters and is located at coordinates 46 59.01 N,2 29.47 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MARNE?
The seabed around the MARNE lies at approximately 19 meters deep.
When did the MARNE sink?
The MARNE sank on Jun 28, 1918.
When was the wreck of the MARNE discovered?
The wreck of the MARNE was discovered in 1918.
What country did the MARNE belong to?
The MARNE belonged to FR.
What was the tonnage of the MARNE?
The MARNE had a tonnage of 4019 tons.
What type of wreck is the MARNE?
The MARNE is classified as a steam ship.