Memling (Fore Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Memling (fore section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 27.933 N,4 46.84 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.465550
  • Longitude: -4.780667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEMLING (FORE SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 7307
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1691/19 LISTED IN PARIS NM [DETAILS NOT RECORDED]. H1237/23 16.2.23 ST, IN TWO SECTIONS, 100DEGS, 2.4C FROM PIERRE DE LABER BN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS ST IN 482800N, 044645W. 15.4.77 SHOWN AS ST IN 482758N, 044653W ON FRENCH 5287 [1976 EDN]. 1.7.83 INS AS ST IN 482759.6N, 044645W [EUR]. NC 3345. 2.5.84 WK OF 'MEMLING' [FORE SECTION] LIES STRANDED IN 482759N, 044645.9W [EUR]. WK, WHICH COVERS & UNCOVERS, DRIES 4.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 2MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14584049). H1271/85 13.8.86 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 26, 2001

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR BORDEAUX. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE WITHOUT WARNING IN LABERILDUT CHANNEL, NEAR BREST. (LL WW1).

General Comments

See Also: 25498

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FAQ

Where is the MEMLING (FORE SECTION) wreck located?

The MEMLING (FORE SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 48 27.933 N,4 46.84 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MEMLING (FORE SECTION)?

The seabed around the MEMLING (FORE SECTION) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MEMLING (FORE SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the MEMLING (FORE SECTION) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the MEMLING (FORE SECTION) belong to?

The MEMLING (FORE SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MEMLING (FORE SECTION) carrying?

The MEMLING (FORE SECTION) was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MEMLING (FORE SECTION)?

The MEMLING (FORE SECTION) had a tonnage of 7307 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEMLING (FORE SECTION)?

The MEMLING (FORE SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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