Medina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Medina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.425 N,3 32.251 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.207083
  • Longitude: -3.537517
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEDINA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 167.6 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 10.7
Sonar Length 180
Sonar Width 44
Shadow Height 12
Orientation 5
Tonnage 12350
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H6025/39 22.8.39 H6025/39 22.8.39 WK 26FMS IN 501224N, 033209W. (HMS GLEANER). - FNM. H2502/51 24.4.51 H2502/51 24.4.51 WK, DEPTH OVER 21FMS, IN 501228N, 033203W. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 70FT. CONTACTED BY A/S. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950, SURVEY [E8881]). NE 1613. H( H(W)202/50 FOUND ON A/S. (HMS SCOTT, 1954). NCA. 4.3.54 4.3.54 DIVED ON BY RISDON BEAZLEY AND PROVED TO BE THE 'MEDINA'. A MERCHANT VESSEL OF ABOUT 6000 TONS LIES 350YDS EASTWARDS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, TELECON DTD 1954). NCA. H2137/54 22.6.54 H2137/54 22.6.54 WK IN 501227N, 033206W, OR 102DEGS, 4.2M FROM START POINT. DECCA USED. APPARENTLY INTACT EXCEPT STERN. (RISDON BEAZLEY). NCA. H1270/71 23.12.71 H1270/71 23.12.71 SALVAGE CONTRACT HELD BY RISDON BEAZLEY ULRICH HARMS. (DTI LETTER, DTD NOV 1971). NCA. 20.7.73 20.7.73 SALVAGE OPS UNTIL NOV 1973. (RISDON BEAZLEY). - NAVEAM 277/73 ISSUED. H1279/75 11.6.75 H1279/75 11.6.75 SALVAGE OPS RECOMMENCED, 6 YELLOW CONL BUOYS LAID 600FT RADIUS, 4 LIGHTED DAN BUOYS AT 1000FT RADIUS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.6.75). - NAVEAM ISSUED. H1270/75 4.8.75 H1270/75 4.8.75 SALVAGE OPS SUSPENDED. ALL MOORINGS AND LIGHTED BUOYS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 2.8.75). - NAVEAM CANCELLED. H4551/76 5.1.77 H4551/76 5.1.77 'MEDINA' REPD IN 501227N, 033206W USING DECCA. ALSO 102DEGS, 4.2M FROM START POINT. APPARENTLY INTACT EXCEPT STERN. HEIGHT OF WK 49FT IN GEN DEPTH 33FMS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 30.11.76, SURVEYED IN 1954). NCA. H4551/76 10.6.82 H4551/76 10.6.82 SALVAGE WORK TO COMMENCE 13.6.82. BUOYS WILL BE LAID DURING OPS. (SMITH MARINE SALVAGE (JERSEY) LTD, 8.6.82). NCA. 8.11.82 8.11.82 STILL FAIRLY INTACT & STANDING HIGH. SUNK BY THE STERN INTO SEABED. MUCH SCRAP LYING EITHER SIDE OF WK RESULTING FROM PREVIOUS SALVAGE WORK. METAL OF HULL NOW GETTING VERY THIN. (P SWEETING, 8.11.82). NCA. H5982/82 16.2.83 H5982/82 16.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 501222N, 033204W, USING DECCA, ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)3 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H2061/82 13.9.83 H2061/82 13.9.83 EXAM'D 27.4.83 IN 501225N, 033211W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 21MTRS. LIES 010/190DEGS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). CHART AS WK 39MTRS. R/P. H4551/76 12.12.84 H4551/76 12.12.84 DIVING OPERATIONS CARRIED OUT FROM DSV 'SHEARWATER SAPPHIRE' OVER PERIOD 30.11.84 TO 9.12.84. (CONSORTIUM SALVAGE LTD, 20.11.84 & LANDSEND RO, 9.12.84). NCA. H4551/76 10.11.86 H4551/76 10.11.86 DIVING OPERATIONS CARRIED OUT BY DIVING SUPPORT V ITM INSTALLER OVER 14 DAY PERIOD COMMENCING 5.11.86. (CONSORTIUM RECOVERY LTD, TELEX DTD 17.10.86). NCA. H4551/76 3.2.87 H4551/76 3.2.87 DIVING OPS FROM DSV 'HOLGA DANE' FOR UP TO 50 DAYS FROM 22.1.87. (CONSORTIUM RECOVERY, TELEX DTD 16.1.87). NCA. 23.03.87 23.03.87 NEWSPAPER ARTICLES REFERING TO THE'MEDINA' HELD IN PRESS ARTICLES BRANCH FOLDER. 4.9.98 4.9.98 MASSIVE WRECK WHICH HAS BEEN SALVAGED FOR ITS COPPER INGOT CARGO, BUT STILL REASONABLY INTACT. THE STERN HAS SUFFERED MOST DAMAGE. THE DECK LIES 39MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. (DIVER MAGAZINE, SEP 1998). NCA. 25.11.99 25.11.99 UPRIGHT WITH A 15DEG LIST TO PORT. STERN MOST DAMAGED & SINKING INTO MUD OF THE SEABED. BULKHEADS COLLAPSING, COMPARTMENTS FOLDING DOWN. (DIVER MAGAZINE, DEC 1999). 7.5.13 7.5.13 EXAM'D 16.1.13 IN 5012.425N, 0332.251W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.91 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 180MTRS, WIDTH 44MTRS, HT 12.0MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS WITH BOWS S. UPRIGHT, INTACT BUT STERN BROKEN OFF. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY J CAIRD & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 1164 HP. PASSAGE FROM INDIA FOR LONDON, VIA PLYMOUTH. (THIS VESSEL WAS USED AS THE ROYAL YACHT DURING THE WORLD TOUR OF 1912). TORPEDOED BY UB-31. SIX ENGINE-ROOM STAFF KILLED, 411 PASSENGERS & CREW SAVED. (DODS).

General Comments

BOWS S, INTACT BUT STERN BROKEN OFF, LISTS TO PORT

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FAQ

Where is the MEDINA wreck located?

The MEDINA wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.425 N,3 32.251 W.

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

The MEDINA lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.425 N,3 32.251 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MEDINA?

The seabed around the MEDINA lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the MEDINA sink?

The MEDINA sank on Apr 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MEDINA discovered?

The wreck of the MEDINA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the MEDINA belong to?

The MEDINA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MEDINA carrying?

The MEDINA was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the MEDINA?

The MEDINA had a tonnage of 12350 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEDINA?

The MEDINA is classified as a liner.

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