Mediterranean (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mediterranean (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53.892 N,6 54.991 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.898200
  • Longitude: -6.916517
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 25.6 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.1
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 70
Tonnage 105
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo iron ingots,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2012

Surveying Details

16.2.71 16.2.71 SUNK 13 MILES S FROM HOOK POINT WATERFORD. (WW1SL). POSN 515424N, 065536W FOR FILING ONLY. H1933/79 13.4.81 H1933/79 13.4.81 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 & MAGNETOMETER AREA SEARCH. (HMS FOX, HI 51B/79). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. 11.6.07 SEP 2007/000043224 11.6.07 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 5153.892N, 0654.991W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 7.2MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 070/250 DEGS. LINE OF DEBRIS WITH HIGHEST PART AT THE SW. MINOR SCOUR. POSSIBLY THIS VESSEL AND CARGO. INS AS WK 59MTRS. - NM 3030/07. 17.7.12 17.7.12 LEAST M/B DEPTH 62.67MTRS. (IRISH WKS LIST). AMEND WK 62MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1867 BY J EVANS, ABERYSTWYTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MRS A CADOGAN, COOSHEEN. PASSAGE NEWPORT, MON, FOR SCHULL, CO CORK. CAPTURED THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

LINE OF DEBRIS, HIGHEST PART AT SW, MINOR SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.892 N,6 54.991 W.

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

The MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 51 53.892 N,6 54.991 W.

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

The seabed around the MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 10, 1917.

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

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

What country did the MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying iron ingots,coal.

What was the tonnage of the MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY)?

The MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 105 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY)?

The MEDITERRANEAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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