Mesaba (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mesaba (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 15.246 N,5 38.506 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.254100
  • Longitude: -5.641767
Wreck Depth 79 m
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MESABA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 146.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.4
Sonar Length 132
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 12.5
Tonnage 6833
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2015

Surveying Details

H1950/76 11.11.80 EXAM'D 23.4.80 IN 521515N, 053836W [OGB] USING HF/6 [2 LOP] & DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 80.5 IN GEN DEPTH 97MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 18MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 130MTRS. LIES APPROX 000/180 DEGS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). INS AS WK 79MTRS. BR STD. 2.10.98 SHIFTED CLOSE E TO PLOT ON NE 1973. [WGD] POSN: 5215.265N, 0538.642W. SEP 2015/000178837 4.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, WK FOUND IN 5215.246N, 0538.506W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 82.58MTRS. LENGTH 132MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 12.5MTRS. NFS. (CEFAS DS11/12/13, 2012-13). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, POSN AMENDED.

Circumstances of loss

EX-WINFREDA. BUILT IN 188 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ATLANTIC TRANSPORT CO LTD, LONDON. FIVE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 772 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIEVERPOOL FOR PHILADELPHIA. TORPEDOED BY UB-118. 20 MEN LOST. (SIBI, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the MESABA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MESABA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 15.246 N,5 38.506 W.

How deep is the MESABA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MESABA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 79 meters and is located at coordinates 52 15.246 N,5 38.506 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MESABA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MESABA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the MESABA (PROBABLY) sink?

The MESABA (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 1, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MESABA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MESABA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MESABA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MESABA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MESABA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MESABA (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MESABA (PROBABLY)?

The MESABA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6833 tons.

What type of wreck is the MESABA (PROBABLY)?

The MESABA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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