Marstenen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marstenen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 19.815 N,2 29.846 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.330250
  • Longitude: -2.497433
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 59.7 m
Sonar Length 86
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 130
Tonnage 1832
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2008

Surveying Details

H01001/40 10.1.41 H01001/40 10.1.41 POSN 582000N, 023100W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT NOTED). SANK IN 580000N, 032500W. (WW2SL). SANK IN 582300N, 023700W. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WW2). HH091/150/01 23.1.08 SEP 2008/000007851 & HH091/150/01 23.1.08 EXAMINED 26.6.06 IN 5819.815N, 0229.846W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.7 IN GEN DEPTH 57.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 86MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 7.1MTRS. LIES 130/310DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. COLLAPSED AND DEGRADED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). INS AS WK 50MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND FOR RIDHAM DOCK. SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. CREW RECOVERED. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WW2).

General Comments

COLLAPSED AND DEGRADED, BOWS SE

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FAQ

Where is the MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 19.815 N,2 29.846 W.

How deep is the MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 58 19.815 N,2 29.846 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY)?

The MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1832 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY)?

The MARSTENEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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