Minorca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Minorca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 4.378 N,1 20.252 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.072967
  • Longitude: 1.337533
Wreck Depth 19.57 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINORCA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 75.5
Sonar Width 17.3
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 113
Tonnage 1123
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1941
Scour Dimensions 004.0,,000.7,116.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2018

Surveying Details

H0852/41 19.7.41 TORPEDOED FEB 1941. SWEPT CLEAR TO 38FT AT LW. POSN 530419N, 012023E. LIES IN 15FMS. HEADING 280/100 DEG. (HMS FRANKLIN, 20.6.41). - NM1671/41. H0852/41 7.8.48 SWEPT AFTER DISPERSAL BY OROPESA. CLEAR AT 47FT IN GEN DEPTH 97FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 93FT. POSN 530428N, 012013E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1948). - NM1751/48. 28.8.89 BELL RECOVERED FROM WK IN 530418.5N, 012014.5E. POSN BY DECCA. ENGRAVED WITH NAME 'LYSLAND'. LIES UPRIGHT AND MAINLY INTACT. (P WOODCOCK, TELECON 25.8.89). HH090/561/01 4.1.93 EXAM'D 30.10.92 IN 530420.7N, 012023.7E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.9, FOUL AT 20.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.7 IN GEN DEPTH 27.9MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.7MTR. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS, LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 157/337 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). ACCEPT SWEPT DEPTH. - NM 263/93. SEP 2018/000212985 5.9.18 EXAM'D 30.3.18 IN 5304.378N, 0120.252E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 19.57MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS, LENGTH 75.5MTRS, WIDTH 17.3MTRS, HEIGHT 8MTRS, ORIENTATION 113/293 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 4MTRS, 0.7MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 116 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 19.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY THE OUSE SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CURRIE LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 160NHP FOR 9 KNOTS. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GRANGEMOUTH. CARGO CEMENT. TORPEDOED BY E BOAT. 18 MEN LOST.

General Comments

DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the MINORCA wreck located?

The MINORCA wreck is located at coordinates 53 4.378 N,1 20.252 E.

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

The MINORCA lies at a depth of about 19.57 meters and is located at coordinates 53 4.378 N,1 20.252 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MINORCA?

The seabed around the MINORCA lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the MINORCA sink?

The MINORCA sank on Feb 26, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MINORCA discovered?

The wreck of the MINORCA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MINORCA belong to?

The MINORCA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MINORCA carrying?

The MINORCA was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the MINORCA?

The MINORCA had a tonnage of 1123 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINORCA?

The MINORCA is classified as a steam ship.

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