Maxton (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maxton (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 53.448 N,7 59.198 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.890800
  • Longitude: -7.986633
Wreck Depth 159 m
Water Depth 166 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAXTON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 7.8
Tonnage 5094
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Surveying Details

POSN 28 MILES N 0.25 W FROM MALIN HEAD. (WW1SL) H3740/69 9.7.69 H3740/69 9.7.69 LOCATED IN 555327N, 075900W USING DECCA. LIES UPRIGHT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO PORT. FISHING NETS FLOATING FROM IT. STANDS 20FT IN 561FT. FAIR SONAR AT 1500FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTR DTD 4.7.69). INS AS WK 89FMS IN 555327N, 075900W. - NM 1416/69. 21.10.76 21.10.76 AMEND TO WK 163MTRS. NC 1770. 17.4.07 17.4.07 LOCATED IN 5553.448N, 0759.198W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 166MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 7.8MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 000/180 DEGS. HIGHER TO THE N. AMEND WK 157MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 159.67MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 159MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR PHILADELPHIA. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT. SLIGHT LIST, SCOUR CLOSE W & NE

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FAQ

Where is the MAXTON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MAXTON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 53.448 N,7 59.198 W.

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

The MAXTON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 159 meters and is located at coordinates 55 53.448 N,7 59.198 W.

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

The seabed around the MAXTON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 166 meters deep.

When did the MAXTON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MAXTON (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 28, 1917.

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

The wreck of the MAXTON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MAXTON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MAXTON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAXTON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MAXTON (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MAXTON (POSSIBLY)?

The MAXTON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5094 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAXTON (POSSIBLY)?

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

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