Maxton Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Maxton Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 53 N,7 26 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 85 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MAXTON |
| Tonnage | 5094 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 28, 1917 |
| Bottom Texture | Gravel |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1985 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | FOR DETAILS SEE AS FOR WK OF SANTA AMALIA [3564] IN SAME POSN. H2317/85 2.12.85 H2317/85 2.12.85 NOT LOCATED IN 555300N, 072600W [OGB]. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 262B). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR PHILADELPHIA. ONE MAN LOST. (LLWW1).
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