Melrose Abbey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Melrose abbey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 45.753 N,4 16.596 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.762550
  • Longitude: -4.276600
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MELROSE ABBEY
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 71.9 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1211
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1909
Original Detection Year 1909
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2020

Surveying Details

16.5.79 DW IN 474549N, 041631W [EUR]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2351. HH353/351/01 8.2.89 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7146 & FRENCH 7147 [1988 EDN'S]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574032). INS AS DW PA. BR STD. 18.5.00 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7146 [1993 EDN]. NC 2819. 15.4.10 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 4745.753N, 0416.596W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6646 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:15,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1877 BY T TURNBALL & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FREDERICK JONES. COMPOUND EXPANASION ENGINE OF 127NHP. PASSAGE ARCACHON FOR CARDIFF. WRECKED ON LES FOURCHES ROCK IN THICK FOG. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MELROSE ABBEY wreck located?

The MELROSE ABBEY wreck is located at coordinates 47 45.753 N,4 16.596 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MELROSE ABBEY?

The seabed around the MELROSE ABBEY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MELROSE ABBEY sink?

The MELROSE ABBEY sank on Jul 31, 1909.

When was the wreck of the MELROSE ABBEY discovered?

The wreck of the MELROSE ABBEY was discovered in 1909.

What country did the MELROSE ABBEY belong to?

The MELROSE ABBEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MELROSE ABBEY carrying?

The MELROSE ABBEY was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MELROSE ABBEY?

The MELROSE ABBEY had a tonnage of 1211 tons.

What type of wreck is the MELROSE ABBEY?

The MELROSE ABBEY is classified as a carrier.

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