Mendibil Mendi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mendibil mendi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 8.563 N,1 46.091 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.142717
  • Longitude: 1.768183
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MENDIBIL MENDI
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 105.8 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 4501
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 18, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H3009/23 14.7.24 POSN 520832N, 014612E. LEAST DEPTH OVER WRECK 48FT AT LWST. (TH). INS AS WK 48FT. BR STD. H3052/31 27.10.31 NOT FOUND DURING AREA OROPESA SWEEP SET TO 8FMS. (HMS KELLETT, 16.9.31). DELETE. - NM ACTION. SEP 2016/000091759 31.7.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY CIA NAV SOTA Y AZNAR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J PRIESTMAN & CO. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES, 322NHP. MINED. (WW1SL, DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MENDIBIL MENDI wreck located?

The MENDIBIL MENDI wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.563 N,1 46.091 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MENDIBIL MENDI?

The seabed around the MENDIBIL MENDI lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the MENDIBIL MENDI sink?

The MENDIBIL MENDI sank on Jun 18, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MENDIBIL MENDI discovered?

The wreck of the MENDIBIL MENDI was discovered in 1916.

What country did the MENDIBIL MENDI belong to?

The MENDIBIL MENDI belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the MENDIBIL MENDI?

The MENDIBIL MENDI had a tonnage of 4501 tons.

What type of wreck is the MENDIBIL MENDI?

The MENDIBIL MENDI is classified as a steam ship.