Melrose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Melrose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20.801 N,2 10.653 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.346683
  • Longitude: 2.177550
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MELROSE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 115
Sonar Width 18
Orientation 130
Tonnage 1589
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers ISO DANGER 'HINDER 1', FL (2) 6S, 2 CABLES E
Surveying Details H0362/40 15.6.40 DWPA IN 512100N, 021300E. (NOIC ANTWERP). - NM 1502/40. 17.3.55 DELETE. (PARIS NM 54/46/26). - FNM 21/55 & NM 610/55. H0325/40 27.9.56 DELETED FROM 2675. - NM 2376/56. H5472/60 6.3.61 EXAM'D IN 512048N, 021048E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 60FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70FT IN GEN DEPTH 95FT. SCOUR 4FT. (HMS SCOTT, 13.9.60). INS AS NDW. - NM 521/61. H5472/60 5.6.67 AMEND WK 11FMS. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). - NM 1644/67. H579/67 6.9.67 LOCATED IN 512045N, 021048E. SINGLE OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 61FT BUT ACCEPTED 60FT. SWEPT FOUL AT 61FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71FT IN GEN DEPTH 102FT. SCOUR 112FT AT NW AND SE ENDS. SEABED OF SAND AND GRAVEL. A 300FT LONG WRECK LYING 130/310DEG. (HMS MYRMIDON HI 11/67). AMEND SW 10FMS IN. BR STD. H8169/68 14.1.69 LOCATED BY SONAR BUT OUTSIDE AREA. (HMS BULLDOG, ROS 26.9.68). H6738/68 28.1.69 HULL AND BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE REMAIN. HIGHEST PART BRIDGE. FO'C'SLE COLLAPSED TO STARBOARD. UNEVEN SEABED ALONGSIDE WK. MAX HEIGHT 8MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 115MTRS, BEAM 18MTRS. LIES UPRIGHT ON SEABED. (NETH SURVEY 9/68). NCA. H5472/60 11.5.70 INS G CONL INT QKFLG LT BUOY WITH APEX TO APEX TRIANGULAR TOPMARK ABOUT 2C ESE IN POSN 512045N, 021100E. (FRENCH AVIS AUX NAVIGATORS NO 18/70 & PARIS NM 70 19 15). - NM 884/70. H4667/70 4.1.71 LOCATED IN 512051N, 021043E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LENGTH 300FT. HT 40FT ABOVE SEABED. CENTRE OF WRECK COMPLETELY COVERED IN SAND, POSSIBLY BROKEN ITS BACK. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER 62FT. (HMS BEAGLE HMS NURTON, 13.10.70). H3297/69 27.3.72 AMEND SW 10FMS WITH BRW SPH ISO 4SEC LT BUOY WITH RA REFL, 'SANDETTIE NE' CLOSE SE. (PARIS NM 50/16/71(P)). BR STD. 11.9.72 AMEND SW 18.2MTRS. NC 323. H2820/71 9.11.81 NOT SHOWN ON DUTCH SURVEY, MAR/APL 1981, K8495/21. NCA. H4951/84 20.8.86 NOW SW 21.5MTRS. (FRENCH NM 86 27 28). - NM 2588/86. 26.5.11 SHOWN AS SW 21.5MTRS [LAT] IN 5120.801N, 0210.653E [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER BUOY, 'HINDER 1', FL(2) 6 SEC, 2 CABLES E ON FR401030 [EDN 1.44]. 14.11.11 SEP 2011/000196067 14.11.11 SHOWN AS WK 23.5MTRS ON FRENCH 7412 [EDN 3 DTD 2011, 1:60,000].
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G GIBSON & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 200NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. MINED. 17 MEN LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOW COLLAPSED TO STBD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 20.801 N,2 10.653 E
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FAQ

Where is the MELROSE wreck located?

The MELROSE wreck is located at coordinates 51 20.801 N,2 10.653 E.

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

The MELROSE lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 20.801 N,2 10.653 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MELROSE?

The seabed around the MELROSE lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the MELROSE sink?

The MELROSE sank on Mar 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MELROSE discovered?

The wreck of the MELROSE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MELROSE belong to?

The MELROSE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MELROSE carrying?

The MELROSE was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MELROSE?

The MELROSE had a tonnage of 1589 tons.

What type of wreck is the MELROSE?

The MELROSE is classified as a steam ship.

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