Maroc Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maroc Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.402 N,5 43.658 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.040033
  • Longitude: -5.727633
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAROC
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 93.3 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 85
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 2808
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,043.5,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2014

Surveying Details

17.4.18 SUNK IN 500130N, 054345W. (BOT, MASTER, DOCKET M19644). NCA. H5051/70 13.11.70 CHART AS NDWPA IN 500130N, 054345W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 777. 6.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC 28MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 777. 2.5.78 AMENDED TO USC PA 16MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1148. H1310/81/25 24.9.81 LOCATED IN 500218N, 054336W USING DECCA. GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. (FALMOUTH DIVERS, 18.9.81). CHART AS USC 30MTRS. BR STD. H3841/86 19.1.88 EXAM'D 8.7.87 IN 500222N, 054336W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.3 IN GEN DEPTH 42.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 43.5MTRS. HYDROSEARCH HT [VERT] 6.5MTRS, [SHADOW] 5.8MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS. LYING E/W. LARGELY INTACT WITH HIGHEST POINT AMIDSHIPS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 360). AMEND TO WK 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/14 17.11.98 DIVED IN 500221N, 054337W [OGB] USING GPS. LOCATED USING MAGNETOMETER. LARGELY INTACT WITH FWD PART LYING ON STBD SIDE, MID REGION TWISTED AND OPENED UP SHOWING BOILERS ETC. AFT OF THIS THE WK LIES ON A GENERALLY EVEN KEEL. BOILERS ARE THE HIGHEST POINT. MUCH 'SALVAGE' WORK APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT AS LITTLE FERROUS MATERIAL REMAINS. NO SIGN OF ANY CARGO. (G J LOCKETT, 11.11.98). NFA. [WGD] POSN: 5002.402N, 0543.658W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY W. GRAY & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DELMAS FRERES. TORPEDOED BY UB 74. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & DODS).

General Comments

INTACT, FWD PART ON STBD SIDE, OPENED UP

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FAQ

Where is the MAROC wreck located?

The MAROC wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.402 N,5 43.658 W.

How deep is the MAROC and where exactly is it located?

The MAROC lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 2.402 N,5 43.658 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAROC?

The seabed around the MAROC lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the MAROC sink?

The MAROC sank on Apr 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MAROC discovered?

The wreck of the MAROC was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MAROC belong to?

The MAROC belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MAROC?

The MAROC had a tonnage of 2808 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAROC?

The MAROC is classified as a steam ship.

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