May Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
May Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 15.036 N,3 0.075 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 51 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MAY |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Tonnage | 24 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 26, 1918 |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 2003 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 1918 SUNK 19M SW BERRY HEAD. (DOCKET M5565). 1918 SUNK IN 501500N, 030000W. (DOCKET M5327). SUNK 18M SE BY HALF E FROM BERRY HEAD. POSN ACCEPTED AS APPROX 501500N, 030000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 9.3.56 9.3.56 NOT FOUND DURING ASDIC SWEEP OF AREA. (HMS SCOTT, 1954). NCA. HH090/961/01 12.12.03 HH090/961/01 12.12.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 12, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE & SUNK BY BOMBS. (WW1SL).
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