Marthe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marthe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 9.115 N,2 13.244 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.151917
  • Longitude: 2.220733
Wreck Depth 17.8 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARTHE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1896
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2017

Surveying Details

H4199/78 5.8.82 WK 17MTRS IN 510918N, 021318E [EUR]. (CHERBOURG AVURNAV 243/82). NCA YET. H4722/79 14.9.82 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (BREST NM 82 33 21). - NM 2409/82. H2981/78 15.6.83 NOW WK 17.8MTRS IN 510910.2N, 021329.2E [EUR]. (BREST NM 83 19 13). - NM 1807/83. HH100/351/04 28.3.91 WK IDENTIFIED AS FRENCH STEEL BARQUE MARTHE. LIES UPSIDE DOWN WITH ITS MASTS LYING TO THE S. (J COULON, 11.3.91). 6.11.96 SHOWN AS WK 18.1MTRS [MLS] ON BELGIAN 102 REPROMAT MAY'96. NC 1873 [MLS], NOW LARGEST SCALE. 26.5.11 SHOWN AS WK 17.8MTRS [LAT] IN 5109.115N, 0213.244E [WGD] ON FR401030 [EDN 1.44].

Circumstances of loss

EX-BRITISH MELITA.

General Comments

STEEL HULL, INVERTED, MAST LIES TO S

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FAQ

Where is the MARTHE wreck located?

The MARTHE wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.115 N,2 13.244 E.

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

The MARTHE lies at a depth of about 17.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 9.115 N,2 13.244 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARTHE?

The seabed around the MARTHE lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the MARTHE sink?

The MARTHE sank on Jan 1, 1896.

When was the wreck of the MARTHE discovered?

The wreck of the MARTHE was discovered in 1982.

What country did the MARTHE belong to?

The MARTHE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the MARTHE?

The MARTHE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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