Minerva (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Minerva (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.616 N,2 45.397 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.493600
  • Longitude: -2.756617
Wreck Depth 36.83 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINERVA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 55.5 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 55.3
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 35
Tonnage 518
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1917
Bottom Texture 4/6
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Surveying Details

H3971/52 22.1.60 EXAM'D IN 502934N, 024521W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 18FMS, FOUL AT 19FMS. GEN DEPTH 23FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 116FT. LENGTH 350FT. LIES IN AN E/W DIRECTION. SHOALEST AT THE CENTRE. (HMS SCOTT, 6.6.52). INS AS SW 18FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 21.5.71 AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 25.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502933N, 024519W. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). H2923/83 2.1.85 EXAM'D 19.7.84 IN 502935N, 024519W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 36.0MTRS, FOUL AT 36.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.8 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 55MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING 050/230 DEG. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT PART OF THE WRECK IS MISSING. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/10 15.8.95 DIVED ON 22.7.95. VESSEL HAS 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE. MEASURED LENGTH 180-185 FEET (SOME DAMAGE TO STERN RAIL). MEASURED BEAM 24 FEET. HULL WITH CLIPPER BOW TO THE S COMPLETELY INTACT WITH UPPER PART OF THE STERN MISSING. SINGLE IRON PROP WITH ONE BLADE MISSING. HULL PROBABLY OF IRON WITH DECK BEAMS AND TIE PLATES. ANCHOR IN SITU ON PORT SIDE. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY CARGO. BELIEVED TO BE 'MINERVA' (EX 'MARIE'). (N R CHIPCHASE). SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 15.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.83MTRS IN 5029.616N, 0245.397W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 43MTRS. LENGTH 55.3MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HEIGHT 6MTRS. ORIENTATION 035/215 DEGS. UPRIGHT. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MAIRE. BUILT IN 1864 BY AKT GES 'VULKAN', STETTIN, GERMANY (NOW POLAND). TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CAEN FOR SWANSEA. SUNK BY SUBMARINE ACTION. (N R CHIPCHASE, WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the MINERVA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MINERVA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.616 N,2 45.397 W.

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

The MINERVA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 36.83 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.616 N,2 45.397 W.

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

The seabed around the MINERVA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the MINERVA (PROBABLY) sink?

The MINERVA (PROBABLY) sank on May 10, 1917.

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

The wreck of the MINERVA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1960.

What country did the MINERVA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MINERVA (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MINERVA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MINERVA (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MINERVA (PROBABLY)?

The MINERVA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 518 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINERVA (PROBABLY)?

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

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