Menck Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Menck Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17.637 N,5 46.573 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.293950
  • Longitude: -5.776217
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MENCK
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 26.8 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 2.4
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1977
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Mar 13, 2013

Surveying Details

WASHED ASHORE AFTER BEING CAST ADRIFT WHEN TUG, DUKE OF NORMANDY, BROKE DOWN. ASHORE 1 MILE E OF MULL OF KINTYRE LT. OWNERS INVESTIGATING. (C G OBAN) H2579/76 18.11.77 LOCATED ASHORE 1 MILE E FROM MULL OF KINTYRE LT. GROUNDING POSN GIVEN AS 551740N, 054700W. (CG OBAN, TLXS 27/28.9.77). NCA. H2885/83 29.1.85 WRECKAGE SIGHTED ABOVE THE HW LINE DURING SURVEY. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CARRIED OUT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165A). NCA. 13.3.13 SHOWN IN 5517.637N, 0546.573W [WGD] ON GOOGLE EARTH. 13.3.13 OBSERVED TO LIE ABOVE HW LINE AND TO HAVE DECAYED SIGNIFICANTLY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1355).

Circumstances of loss

WASHED ASHORE AFTER BEING CAST ADRIFT WHEN TUG, DUKE OF NORMANDY, BROKE DOWN. (C G OBAN).

General Comments

DEBRIS FROM UNPOWERED BARGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 17.637 N,5 46.573 W
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FAQ

Where is the MENCK wreck located?

The MENCK wreck is located at coordinates 55 17.637 N,5 46.573 W.

When did the MENCK sink?

The MENCK sank on Sep 27, 1977.

When was the wreck of the MENCK discovered?

The wreck of the MENCK was discovered in 1977.

What country did the MENCK belong to?

The MENCK belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MENCK?

The MENCK is classified as a barge.

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