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
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- 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
May 25, 2017 |
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.
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
Melanie (Probably) on Wreck Map
Melanie (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
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.