Marne (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Marne (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 0.816 N,1 23.462 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 55.013600
- Longitude: -1.391033
|
| Wreck Depth |
14.59 m
|
| Water Depth |
17 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
NL |
| Length |
32.3 m |
| Width |
5.7 m |
| Draught |
2.5 |
| Sonar Length |
6.82 |
| Sonar Width |
5.31 |
| Shadow Height |
2.8 |
| Orientation |
10 |
| Tonnage |
175 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
grain
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 31, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2022 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
May 22, 2024 |
Surveying Details
H0984/40 27.11.40 DW IN 550045.3N, 012324.8W [OGB]. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 2747/40. H0984/40 22.11.40 CONL BUOY CLOSE N OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - TFNM 2763/40. H0984/40 4.2.41 G CONL BUOY 40YDS N OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - TFNM 273/41. H0984/40 [NO DATE] INS BUOY ON CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - FNM 2366/41. H0984/40 8.9.43 AMEND TO WK 36FT AND DELETE BUOY. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 1903/43. H0984/40 [NO DATE] AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 1674/50. 26.5.72 AMEND TO WK 13.8MTRS. NC 1934. HH090/796/01 5.1.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2012/000032891 23.1.12 LOCATED IN 5500.816N, 0123.463W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.60MTRS. LENGTH 6MTRS APPROX, WIDTH 3.5MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. (HI 1359, POST-SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). ?REMAINS OF MARNE. INS AS WK 14.6MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2024000103115 19.05.24 EXAM'D 10.06.2022; WRECK LOCATED IN 5500.816N, 0123.462W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.59MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 6.82MTRS, WIDTH 5.31MTRS, HEIGHT 2.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 010/190 DEGS. INTACT VESSEL FULLY SUBMERGED. (HMS Magpie, (HI1748 - H525-4251). AMEND DW 14.5MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT OF WOOD 1926 BY J KOSTER, HZN SCHPSWERK 'GIDEON', GRONINGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W H MULLER & CO. AUXILLARY OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR THE TEES. DETONATED A GERMAN LAID MINE. ALL 3 CREW LOST. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 0.816 N,1 23.462 W
Marne (Part Of)(Possibly) on Wreck Map
Marne (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.816 N,1 23.462 W.
How deep is the MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 14.59 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.816 N,1 23.462 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.
When did the MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?
The MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 31, 1940.
When was the wreck of the MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.
What country did the MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?
The MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.
What cargo was the MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?
The MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.
What was the tonnage of the MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?
The MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 175 tons.
What type of wreck is the MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?
The MARNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
Intact vessel fully submerged