Martin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Martin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 29.953 N,5 20.062 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.499217
  • Longitude: -5.334367
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 108 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARTIN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1904
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2019

Surveying Details

SANK IN 483600N, 051600W. (LL WW1). 6.1.76 SHOWN AS NDW IN 483000N, 052000W [EUR] ON BA 2643. [PREVIOUS WK RECORD MISSING]. 23.6.76 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6031 [1975 EDN]. 18.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. STATED AS 'MARTIN'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). 2.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 5316 [1979 EDN]. BR STD. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 85MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN], SHOWN AS WK USC PD 85MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [LARGER SCALE FRENCH CHART]. INS AS WK USC PA 85MTRS IN 483000N, 052000W [EUR]. NC 2643. 22.2.88 LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14585036. SEP 2007/000004861 26.2.07 WK USC 85MTRS PD SHOWN ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006]. AMEND TO PD. BR STD. 3.3.09 SHOWN IN 4829.940N, 0520.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. SEP 2009/000084718 3.12.09 SHOWN IN 4829.953N, 0520.062W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY GUNFIRE, 8M N BY W FROM USHANT, BY SUBMARINE. (WW1SL). SANK WHILST ON PASSAGE BAYONNE FOR BARRY. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the MARTIN wreck located?

The MARTIN wreck is located at coordinates 48 29.953 N,5 20.062 W.

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

The MARTIN lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 48 29.953 N,5 20.062 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARTIN?

The seabed around the MARTIN lies at approximately 108 meters deep.

When did the MARTIN sink?

The MARTIN sank on Jan 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MARTIN discovered?

The wreck of the MARTIN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MARTIN belong to?

The MARTIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARTIN carrying?

The MARTIN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MARTIN?

The MARTIN had a tonnage of 1904 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARTIN?

The MARTIN is classified as a steam ship.

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