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
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.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2024

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).

General Comments

Intact vessel fully submerged

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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.

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