Memnon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Memnon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.25 N,2 40.982 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.204167
  • Longitude: -2.683033
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEMNON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.3 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 123
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 79
Tonnage 3203
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2003

Surveying Details

H3135/44 21.11.44 H3135/44 WK IN 501200N, 024130W. (PORTSMOUTH LIST, 21.11.44). SONAR CONTACT IN APPROX 501200N, 024130W. (AUBD 303/57, ESCORT GROUP 4). H4638/55 22.7.55 H4638/55 22.7.55 EXAM'D IN 501214N, 024050W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26FMS IN GEN DEPTH 32FMS. (HMS SCOTT, 3.9.54). INS AS WK 26FMS. BR STD. H2829/72 3.5.72 H2829/72 3.5.72 WK 47MTRS IN 501225N, 024050W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 72 15 10). NCA. 18.1.80 18.1.80 SHOWN AS WKPA 47MTRS IN 501230N, 024100W [EUR] ON FRENCH 878 [NE '79, SCALE 1:240,000]. NCA. HH100/351/17 31.7.01 HH100/351/17 31.7.01 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS MEMNON. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH090/961/01 15.12.03 HH090/961/01 15.12.03 EXAM'D 5.8.03 IN 5012.250N, 0240.982W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.5 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 123MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. DCS3 HT6.6MTRS. LIES 079/259 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, SLIGHTLY BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 52MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-PLASSEY. BUILT IN 1890 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDERS DEMPSTER & CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 278NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DAKAR FOR HULL. GENERAL CARGO. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC-66. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, SLIGHTLY BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the MEMNON wreck located?

The MEMNON wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.25 N,2 40.982 W.

How deep is the MEMNON and where exactly is it located?

The MEMNON lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.25 N,2 40.982 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MEMNON?

The seabed around the MEMNON lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the MEMNON sink?

The MEMNON sank on Mar 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MEMNON discovered?

The wreck of the MEMNON was discovered in 1944.

What country did the MEMNON belong to?

The MEMNON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MEMNON carrying?

The MEMNON was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MEMNON?

The MEMNON had a tonnage of 3203 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEMNON?

The MEMNON is classified as a steam ship.

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