Memento (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Memento (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 29.791 N,1 53.16 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.496517
  • Longitude: 1.886000
Wreck Depth 20.96 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEMENTO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 67.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 68.1
Sonar Width 23.1
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 175
Tonnage 1076
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H6391/19 SUNK IN 523100N, 015000E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4605/28 30.7.28 NOT FOUND. (TH EX 2792/28). H01842/41 2.8.41 WK IN 522947N, 015314E. CLEAR AT 39FT BELOW MLWS. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 23.6.41). CHART AS NDW. - NM 1814/41. H01842/41 27.8.51 EXAM'D 27.6.51 IN 522947N, 015316E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 62FT, FOUL 64FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70 IN GEN DPETH 85FT. LENGTH 210FT, HT 23FT. LIES 000/180DEGS. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 20.8.51). BR STD. H1942/80 2.9.82 EXAM'D 26.2.82 IN 522945N, 015316E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 5.9MTRS, LENGTH 80.2MTRS, BEAM 6.9MTRS. LYING N/S. SONAR SHADOW FROM THE E INDICATES POSSIBILITY OF THIS BEING WK OF A WARSHIP. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). RETAIN SW 18.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 EXAM'D 17.12.16; IN 5229.791N, 0153.160E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.95MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 68.1MTRS, WIDTH 23.1MTRS, HEIGHT 5.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 175/355 DEGS. WRECK IS DEGRADED WITH POSSIBLE NETS IN THE WATER COLUMN. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 20.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-DANEHILL. BUILT IN 1884 BY CAMPBELL, MACKINTOSH & BOWSTEAD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S GANGER ROLF (FRED OLSEN). ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 124HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WALLSEND SLIPWAY CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE LONDON FOR PORSGRUNN. TORPEDEOD AND SUNK BY UB-13. (SIBI). MINED. (WW1SL).

General Comments

SEE [68169]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 29.791 N,1 53.16 E
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FAQ

Where is the MEMENTO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MEMENTO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 29.791 N,1 53.16 E.

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

The MEMENTO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.96 meters and is located at coordinates 52 29.791 N,1 53.16 E.

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

The seabed around the MEMENTO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the MEMENTO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MEMENTO (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 31, 1916.

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

The wreck of the MEMENTO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the MEMENTO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MEMENTO (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MEMENTO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MEMENTO (POSSIBLY) was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the MEMENTO (POSSIBLY)?

The MEMENTO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1076 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEMENTO (POSSIBLY)?

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

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