Memnon Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Memnon Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 16.636 N,2 49.576 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 30 m |
| Water Depth | 45 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MEMNON |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 105.5 m |
| Width | 12.5 m |
| Draught | 8.2 |
| Tonnage | 3203 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 12, 1917 |
| Bottom Texture | Gravel |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1983 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 21.9.72 21.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 20M SW OF PORTLAND BILL. (DODS). GIVES POSN APPROX 501636N, 024930W. NCA. 19.11.75 19.11.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 20FMS [30MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2649. H1270/78 23.9.83 H1270/78 23.9.83 MEMNON LOCATED IN 501505N, 024258W [SEE 18487] USING DECCA. (E GILES, DATA ON LOAN). DELETE. BR STD. HH090/961/01 16.12.03 HH090/961/01 16.12.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 14, 1983 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 20M SW OF PORTLAND BILL. 6 LIVES LOST, THE CAPTAIN WAS AMONG THE SURVIVORS. (DODS).
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