Messina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Messina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.447 N,1 49.285 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.307450
  • Longitude: -1.821417
Wreck Depth 43.533 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MESSINA
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 70.3 m
Width 9 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 75.2
Sonar Width 10.48
Shadow Height 5.84
Orientation 76
Tonnage 1063
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1885
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2022

Surveying Details

11.1.56 NSC REPD IN 501820N, 014921W [OGB]. PERSISTENT ECHO, CONTACTED ON 235DEGS & 339DEGS. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY 1955). HH090/962/01 13.12.02 EXAM'D 8.5.02 IN 5018.448N, 0149.280W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.6 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 082/262 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 962). INS AS WK 42MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 9.10.03 A WELL BROKEN WK WITH A LARGE PILE OF IRON ORE CARGO. UPRIGHT COMPOUND ENGINE AND ONE BOILER. PROPELLOR LIES OFF THE WK. (N R CHIPCHASE & I TAYLOR, SKIN DEEP DIVING). NCA. 13.5.05 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS MESSINA BY THE BELL AND A NAMEPLATE. (D C WENDES). SEP2020/000273534 9.8.21 EXAM'D 22.2.21; IN 5018.447N, 0149.285W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.53MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS, LENGTH 75.2MTRS, WIDTH 10.48MTRS, HT 5.84MTRS, ORIENTATION 76/256 DEGS. WELL BROKEN WRECK WITH DISTINCT REMAINS OF ENGINE AND BOILER STILL INTACT. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1595-H525-18911). AMEND NDW 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1872 BY DENTON GREY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R M SLOMAN, HAMBURG. TWO BOILERS, INVERTED COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 110NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY T RICHARDSON, WEST HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE LISBON FOR HAMBURG. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS NUMIDA OF LONDON. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN WK WITH DISTINCT REMAINS OF ENGINE AND BOILER STILL INTACT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 18.447 N,1 49.285 W
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FAQ

Where is the MESSINA wreck located?

The MESSINA wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.447 N,1 49.285 W.

How deep is the MESSINA and where exactly is it located?

The MESSINA lies at a depth of about 43.533 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.447 N,1 49.285 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MESSINA?

The seabed around the MESSINA lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the MESSINA sink?

The MESSINA sank on May 14, 1885.

When was the wreck of the MESSINA discovered?

The wreck of the MESSINA was discovered in 1955.

What country did the MESSINA belong to?

The MESSINA belonged to DE.

What cargo was the MESSINA carrying?

The MESSINA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MESSINA?

The MESSINA had a tonnage of 1063 tons.

What type of wreck is the MESSINA?

The MESSINA is classified as a steam ship.

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