Membland (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Membland (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 28.471 N,0 28.616 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.474517
  • Longitude: -0.476933
Wreck Depth 39.79 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.7 m
Width 14.4 m
Draught 6.8
Sonar Length 82.1
Sonar Width 15.2
Shadow Height 5.05
Orientation 104
Tonnage 3027
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 24, 2017

Surveying Details

DISAPPEARED BETWEEN SPURN HEAD AND FLAMBROUGH HEAD. (SIBI). H4069/72 4.12.75 WK LOCATED IN 542830N, 002818W USING DECCA. STANDS 21FT ABOVE SEABED. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN DTD 13.11.75). INS AS WK 38MTRS. - NM BLOCK. H6331/87 25.1.89 EXAM'D 13.8.88 IN 542828N, 002831W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 39.1, FOUL AT 39.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.5 IN GEN DEPTH 45.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEG, IN ONE PIECE, POSSIBLY BROKEN, AND WITH HIGH POINT AMIDSHIPS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. HH100/351/09 6.6.95 UPSIDE DOWN, NO SIGN OF ENGINES. SPLIT SECTION OF HULL WITH DOUBLE BOTTOM HUNG OVER BOILERS MAKING HIGH POINT ON THE SOUNDER. BROKEN UP BOW AND STERN, VERY CONFUSED. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). SEP 2017/000002822 24.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5428.471N, 0028.616W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 82.1MTRS, WIDTH 15.2MTRS, HT 5.05MTRS, ORIENTATION 104/284 DEGS. WK IS WELL BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY W GREY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PYMAN SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 262NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR THE TYNE. DISAPPEARED WITH ALL HANDS, PRESUMED MINED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.471 N,0 28.616 W.

How deep is the MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 39.79 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.471 N,0 28.616 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 15, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3027 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The MEMBLAND (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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