Marquette Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Marquette Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 2.107 N,22 56.627 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.035117
  • Longitude: 22.943783
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name MARQUETTE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 148.1 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 7057
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details 28.9.72 VESSEL, SUNK 36M S OF SALONIKA. (DODS). NCA, POSN 400210N, 225640E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1898 BY A. STEPHEN & SONS LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATLANTIC TRANSPORT CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 770 NHP FOR 13.5 KTS. ON PASSAGE FROM EGYPT FOR SALONIKA, CARRYING THE AMMUNITION COLUMN OF 29TH DIVISION & THE NEW ZEALAND STATIONARY HOSPITAL, WAS SIGHTED & TORPEDOED BY U-35 36M SOUTH OF SALONIKA. DID NOT SINK IMMEDIATELY & MANY ONBOARD WERE RESCUED BY BRITISH & FRENCH PATROL BOATS. TOTAL LOSS OF LIFE WAS 128 INCLUDING 11 NURSES, 88 TROOPS & 29 CREW. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MARQUETTE wreck located?

The MARQUETTE wreck is located at coordinates 40 2.107 N,22 56.627 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARQUETTE?

The seabed around the MARQUETTE lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the MARQUETTE sink?

The MARQUETTE sank on Oct 23, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MARQUETTE discovered?

The wreck of the MARQUETTE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the MARQUETTE belong to?

The MARQUETTE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARQUETTE carrying?

The MARQUETTE was carrying vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the MARQUETTE?

The MARQUETTE had a tonnage of 7057 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARQUETTE?

The MARQUETTE is classified as a steam ship.

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