Mendibil Mendi (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mendibil mendi (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.973 N,1 46.483 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.149550
  • Longitude: 1.774717
Wreck Depth 16.03 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 105.8 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 88.3
Sonar Width 14.3
Shadow Height 7.9
Orientation 35
Tonnage 4501
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 18, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 020.2,,000.4,155.0
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3052/31 27.10.31 WK 38FT IN 520857N, 014634E. (HMS KELLET). - NM 1815/31. H3052/31 1932 DISPERSED TO 47FT. (TH 1932). - TNM 1058/32. 1.4.52 INS AS WK 7FMS 5FT. NC 1610. H3273/61 10.9.62 LEAST E/S 55FT IN 78FT. (HMS SCOTT 1962). 31.7.74 AMEND T WK 14.3MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 9.1.95 EXAM'D 2.8.94 IN 520856.68N, 014635.52E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 15.6, FOUL 15.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.7 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 035/215 DEGS. APPEARS TO HAVE DECAYED SUPERSTRUCTURE AND SURROUNDED BY SOME DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. SEP 2016/000091759 18.8.17 EXAM'D 15.12.16; IN 5208.973N, 0146.483E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.03MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 88.3MTRS, WIDTH 14.3MTRS, HEIGHT 7.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 035/215 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 20.24MTRS, 0.4MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 155 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 16MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-CLAVERBURN. BUILT IN 1903 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA NAV SOTA Y AZNAR. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 322HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR BILBAO. CARGO COAL. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC1 AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.973 N,1 46.483 E.

How deep is the MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 16.03 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.973 N,1 46.483 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 18, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1931.

What country did the MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) belonged to ES.

What cargo was the MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY)?

The MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4501 tons.

What type of wreck is the MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY)?

The MENDIBIL MENDI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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