Melanie (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Melanie (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 25.609 N,0 25.419 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.426817
  • Longitude: -0.423650
Wreck Depth 38.76 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MELANIE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 99.7
Sonar Width 19.1
Shadow Height 7.17
Orientation 130
Tonnage 2996
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details SUNK 2 MILES E OF S CHEEK, ROBIN HOOD BAY. (WW1SL). POSN 542700N, 002700W IN 26FMS. (VAEC). H4069/72 8.12.75 WRECK LOCATED IN 542538N, 022503W USING DECCA.. AREA SWEPT WITH TRANSIT SONAR. NO 'ON TOP' HEIGHT OF WK OBTAINED. (RISDON BEAZLEY, HN 13.11.75). INS AS USC 28MTRS. - NM BLOCK. H1310/86/34 17.12.86 WK IN 542545N, 002527W CONSIDERED PROBABLY TO BE MELANIE. BOILER DETAILS AND ENGINE MEASUREMENTS CORRECT. LIES ON EVEN KEEL, BUT WELL BROKEN UP. ENGINE & BOILERS HIGHEST PART OF WK. LEAST DEPTH 40 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS (MHWS). (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. AMEND TO WK 34MTRS IN PREVIOUS POSN. BR STD. H6331/87 24.1.89 EXAM'D 21.5.88 IN 542535N, 002517W USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37.9, FOUL AT 38.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.9 IN GEN DEPTH 46 TO 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.6MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEG, WELL BROKEN UP WITH NUMEROUS HIGH POINTS. CHART AS SW 38MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO SW 38MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 22.2.93 WK IN 542535.5N, 002518W REFERRED TO AS 'MELANIE GROEDELL'. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). NFA. SEP 2017/000002822 25.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5425.609N, 0025.419W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.76MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS, LENGTH 99.7MTRS, WIDTH 19.1MTRS, HEIGHT 7.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 130/310 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN UP AND HAS A COMPLEX ARRANGEMENT OF DEBRIS. BOW IS PARTLY SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE WRECK AND LIES ON ITS PORT SIDE. THE BULK OF THE WRECK HAS COLLAPSED AND SPREAD OVER A BROAD AREA EITHER SIDE OF THE BOILERS AND ENGINE. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 40. WAS ON PASSAGE BLYTH TO FRANCE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 25.609 N,0 25.419 W
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FAQ

Where is the MELANIE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MELANIE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 25.609 N,0 25.419 W.

How deep is the MELANIE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MELANIE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 38.76 meters and is located at coordinates 54 25.609 N,0 25.419 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MELANIE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MELANIE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the MELANIE (PROBABLY) sink?

The MELANIE (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MELANIE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MELANIE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MELANIE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MELANIE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MELANIE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MELANIE (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MELANIE (PROBABLY)?

The MELANIE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2996 tons.

What type of wreck is the MELANIE (PROBABLY)?

The MELANIE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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