Maxwell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maxwell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 48.27 N,0 49.447 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.804500
  • Longitude: 0.824117
Wreck Depth 23.43 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAXWELL
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 82 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 7.2
Sonar Length 81
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1856
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1902
Bottom Texture 4/17
Scour Dimensions 094.0,,001.0,045.0
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2016

Surveying Details

H4959/73 18.6.74 WK LOCATED IN 504814N, 004931E [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 24.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, LTR DTD 7.6.74). NCA YET. H4959/73 29.4.75 EXAM'D 15.5.74 IN 504814N, 004931E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 24.4 IN GEN DEPTH 28.2-29.8MTRS. SCOUR 1.8MTRS. SEABED SAND WAVES 3MTRS HIGH. LENGTH FROM DCS3 SHADOW 50FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 24.4MTRS [13.2FMS]. BR STD. H4121/76 28.7.76 SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.5MTRS. (SOISS, SIG DTD 14.6.76). AMEND TO SW 17.5MTRS. - NM 1548/76. H4121/76 4.8.76 EXAM'D 11.6.76 IN LISTED POSN. SWEPT CLEAR 17.8MTRS, FOUL 18.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.8 IN GEN DEPTH 31.4MTRS. LIES 045/225DEGS. LENGTH 75MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 41/76). NCA. DIVED BY HMS BRONINGTON. WK STANDS UPRIGHT WITH A LIST TO PORT AND IS THAT OF A LARGE MFV HALF SUNK IN THE SAND. H1284/82/182 18.2.83 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED FROM BELL AS 'MAXWELL' 1887. (H KENNARD). SEP 2015/000083464 12.2.16 EXAM'D 4.6.15; IN 5048.270N, 0049.447E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.43MTRS, GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. LENGTH 81MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 5MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225. SCOUR 94MTRS TOWARDS 045, SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. WK BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1887 BY T ROYDEN & SONS, LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J EDGAR & CO. PASSAGE SAN FRANCISO FOR HULL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH A SS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PATAGONIA OR PATANENIA. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MAXWELL wreck located?

The MAXWELL wreck is located at coordinates 50 48.27 N,0 49.447 E.

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

The MAXWELL lies at a depth of about 23.43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 48.27 N,0 49.447 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAXWELL?

The seabed around the MAXWELL lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the MAXWELL sink?

The MAXWELL sank on Apr 1, 1902.

When was the wreck of the MAXWELL discovered?

The wreck of the MAXWELL was discovered in 1974.

What country did the MAXWELL belong to?

The MAXWELL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAXWELL carrying?

The MAXWELL was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the MAXWELL?

The MAXWELL had a tonnage of 1856 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAXWELL?

The MAXWELL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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