Meknes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Meknes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.425 N,2 13.738 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.190417
  • Longitude: -2.228967
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEKNES
Type liner
Flag FR
Length 126.2 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 140
Sonar Width 45
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 110
Tonnage 6127
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,057.5,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 1999

Surveying Details

H1001/40 10.1.41 H1001/40 10.1.41 POSN 500410N, 021430W. (DSNE). 500400N, 021400W. (WW2SL). 501500N, 021000W. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). 11.2.60 11.2.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 501130N, 021342W, APPROX. OIL SEEN. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 22.3.45). H3504/51 11.2.60 H3504/51 11.2.60 VERY OLD DISINTEGRATING WK FOUND IN 501142N, 021300W. LENGTH 340FT, HEIGHT 42FT. LIES 280/100DEGS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). H2291/64 18.5.65 H2291/64 18.5.65 EXAM'D IN 501125N, 021345W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 148 IN GEN DEPTH 184FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS SCOTT, 10.5.64). 18.1.80 18.1.80 SHOWN AS WK PA 44MTRS ON FR 878 [NE DEC 79]. NCA. H- 1.8.85 1.8.85 DIVED. WELL DISINTEGRATED WK ABOUT 250FT LONG. POSSIBLY NAVAL VESSEL. HAD TWO HIGH-SPEED PROPELLERS. (GIBSON, TELECON). 14.10.86 14.10.86 DIVED ON 17.7.86 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. WK WELL BROKEN UP. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY DINNER PLATES, WHICH BEAR NAME AND CREST OF SHIPPING CO, AS THE MEKNES. ALSO BY OVAL-SHAPED PORTHOLES. (M SKELSEY). HH090/533/01 27.5.93 HH090/533/01 27.5.93 EXAM'D 21.2.93 IN 501125.5N, 021344.3W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.0 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LENGTH 140MTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS. LIES 110/290DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533).

Circumstances of loss

EX-PUERTO RICO. BUILT IN 1913 BY CHANTIER ET ATELIERS DE ST NAZAIRE, ST NAZIARE. TWO TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES WITH LP TURBINES. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR MARSEILLES. TORPEDOED BY E BOAT ALTHOUGH FULLY ILLUMINATED AND CARRYING FRENCH COLOURS. WAS CARRYING FRENCH NAVAL PERSONNEL WHO WERE BEING REPATRIATED FOLLOWING THE CAPITULATION OF FRANCE. 33 CREW AND 402 PASSENGERS LOST. (SIBI, DODS & LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the MEKNES wreck located?

The MEKNES wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.425 N,2 13.738 W.

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

The MEKNES lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.425 N,2 13.738 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MEKNES?

The seabed around the MEKNES lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the MEKNES sink?

The MEKNES sank on Jul 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MEKNES discovered?

The wreck of the MEKNES was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MEKNES belong to?

The MEKNES belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MEKNES?

The MEKNES had a tonnage of 6127 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEKNES?

The MEKNES is classified as a liner.

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