Mefjord (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mefjord (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.714 N,5 12.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.461900
  • Longitude: -5.204167
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEFJORD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 56.1 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 17.15
Shadow Height 2.75
Orientation 94
Tonnage 720
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 23, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2011

Surveying Details

27.5.18 27.5.18 SUNK 8M NW OF TREVOSE HEAD. (A P FALMOUTH). 30.5.18 30.5.18 SANK IN 15MINS 7M WSW OF TREVOSE HEAD. (BOT, MASTER). GIVES POSN 502800N, 051100W APPROX. NCA. 30.5.18 30.5.18 TORPEDOED APPROX 15M WSW OF TREVOSE HEAD. (A P SWANSEA). 30.5.18 30.5.18 SHIP SEEN SUNK SUNK 6M N OF ST AGNES HD. PRESUMABLY MIFORD. (MASTER OF KATE). H4908/79 16.6.80 H4908/79 16.6.80 CORRECT NAME IS MEFJORD. (A C CROTHALL & WW1SL). 23.11.11 23.11.11 NOT LOCATED IN 5028.0N, 0511.0W [OGB] BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA. 23.11.11 23.11.11 LOCATED 24.3.11 IN 5027.714N, 0512.250W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.35 IN GEN DEPTH 39.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40.0MTRS, WIDTH 17.2MTRS, HT 2.75MTRS. LIES 094/274 DEGS WITH BOWS W. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). ?WK IN THREE PARTS. POSSIBLY MEFJORD. INS AS WK 39MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY AKERS. M.V., CHRISTIANIA. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 74 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY UC-64. (LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

?IN THREE PARTS WITH BOWS W

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 27.714 N,5 12.25 W
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FAQ

Where is the MEFJORD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MEFJORD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.714 N,5 12.25 W.

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

The MEFJORD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.714 N,5 12.25 W.

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

The seabed around the MEFJORD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the MEFJORD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MEFJORD (POSSIBLY) sank on May 23, 1918.

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

The wreck of the MEFJORD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MEFJORD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MEFJORD (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MEFJORD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MEFJORD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MEFJORD (POSSIBLY)?

The MEFJORD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 720 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEFJORD (POSSIBLY)?

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

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