Mars Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mars Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 3.821 N,1 24.192 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.063683
  • Longitude: -1.403200
Wreck Depth 23.85 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARS
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 81.1 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 90.6
Sonar Width 30.2
Shadow Height 4.3
Tonnage 1877
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1939
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0277/39 2.1.40 INS AS DW. - FNM 2923/39. H1044/40 30.4.40 INS AS DW. - NM 1085/40. H0277/39 1.4.43 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 3FT IN REVISED POSN. (NO DATA HELD). - NM 671/43. H1657/62 11.5.62 EXAM'D IN 550348N, 012359W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 79FT IN GEN DEPTH. NOT SWEPT AS THERE APPEARED LITTLE DIFFERENCE FROM 1952 AND IT APPEARS LITTLE OF THE WRECK REMAINS ABOVE THE SCOUR. (N.B. NO DATA FROM THE 1952 INVESTIGATION IS HELD). (HMS SHACKLETON, 1962). AMEND TO WK 11FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2413/51. H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 7/70). 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 24MTRS. NC 152. 3.12.75 AMENDED TO WK 23.5MTRS. NC 152. (CHANGE OF DATUM). HH090/796/01 7.1.99 EXAM'D 21.7.98 IN 550349.2N, 012411.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 23.8, FOUL 24.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.0 IN GEN DEPTH 27.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.1MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 065/245 DEGS. LARGE, BADLY BROKEN WRECK SPREAD OVER A LARGE AREA. DIFFICULT TO DISCERN OUTLINE OR SHAPE. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 23.5MTRS. BR STD. 25.2.05 WK FLATTENED INTO MUDDY SEABED. PROPSHAFT SHOWING. HULL RISES UP AT STERN WITH A SINGLE PROP BLADE STICKING UP OUT OF MUD. (DIVER MAGAZINE FEB'05). SEP 2019/000043627 23.3.19 EXAM�D 23.3.19 IN 5503.821N, 0124.192W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.85MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 90.6MTRS, WIDTH 30.2MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS. MOSTLY BROKEN UP. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY BERGENS MEK., VERKSTEAD IN 1924. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/B IRIS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 162 NHP. MINED WHIST ON VOYAGE FROM KOPMANHOLNEN TO LONDON. SEVEN OF THE CREW WERE LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

MOSTLY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the MARS wreck located?

The MARS wreck is located at coordinates 55 3.821 N,1 24.192 W.

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

The MARS lies at a depth of about 23.85 meters and is located at coordinates 55 3.821 N,1 24.192 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARS?

The seabed around the MARS lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the MARS sink?

The MARS sank on Dec 20, 1939.

When was the wreck of the MARS discovered?

The wreck of the MARS was discovered in 1939.

What country did the MARS belong to?

The MARS belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the MARS?

The MARS had a tonnage of 1877 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARS?

The MARS is classified as a steam ship.

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