Menin Ridge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Menin ridge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 58.817 N,7 27 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.980283
  • Longitude: -7.450000
Water Depth 1006 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name MENIN RIDGE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 90.8 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2474
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0248/39 23.2.48 SUNK IN 355849N, 072700W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). FOR FILING ONLY. 22.8.72 NDW SHOWN IN 355849N, 072700W, IN GEN DEPTH 1006MTRS ON US 51014. NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-37 80M W OF GIBRALTAR WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM DJIDJELLI TO PORT TALBOT. 20 KILLED. (WW2SL & LLWW2).

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FAQ

Where is the MENIN RIDGE wreck located?

The MENIN RIDGE wreck is located at coordinates 35 58.817 N,7 27 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MENIN RIDGE?

The seabed around the MENIN RIDGE lies at approximately 1006 meters deep.

When did the MENIN RIDGE sink?

The MENIN RIDGE sank on Oct 24, 1939.

When was the wreck of the MENIN RIDGE discovered?

The wreck of the MENIN RIDGE was discovered in 1939.

What country did the MENIN RIDGE belong to?

The MENIN RIDGE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MENIN RIDGE carrying?

The MENIN RIDGE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the MENIN RIDGE?

The MENIN RIDGE had a tonnage of 2474 tons.

What type of wreck is the MENIN RIDGE?

The MENIN RIDGE is classified as a steam ship.

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