Melford Hall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Melford hall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 41.985 N,9 23.035 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.699750
  • Longitude: -9.383917
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MELFORD HALL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 6339
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 95M N BY W 3/4 W FROM TORY ISLAND. (WW1SL, LL WW1). 22.2.80 NDWPA SHOWN IN 564200N, 092300W. NAME GIVEN AS MELFORD HARBOUR, SAME TONNAGE & SINKING DATE. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). PLOTS IN APPROX 1500MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, WHILST EN-ROUTE LIVERPOOL & KARACHI.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 41.985 N,9 23.035 W
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FAQ

Where is the MELFORD HALL wreck located?

The MELFORD HALL wreck is located at coordinates 56 41.985 N,9 23.035 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MELFORD HALL?

The seabed around the MELFORD HALL lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the MELFORD HALL sink?

The MELFORD HALL sank on Jun 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MELFORD HALL discovered?

The wreck of the MELFORD HALL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MELFORD HALL belong to?

The MELFORD HALL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MELFORD HALL carrying?

The MELFORD HALL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MELFORD HALL?

The MELFORD HALL had a tonnage of 6339 tons.

What type of wreck is the MELFORD HALL?

The MELFORD HALL is classified as a steam ship.

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