Minterne (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Minterne (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 20.835 N,6 17.738 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.347250
  • Longitude: -6.295633
Wreck Depth 107 m
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINTERNE (POSSIBLY)
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 100
Tonnage 3018
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2010

Surveying Details

SUNK 50M WSW OF WOLF ROCK. (LL WW1). 31.10.75 INS AS WK USC PA 50FMS IN 402130N, 061710W [OGB]. NE 2649. 19.1.77 AMEND TO WK USC PA 92MTRS. NC 2565. 4.8.87 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN], & NDW PA IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. HH232/400/02 28.10.94 WK 107MTRS IN 492050.1N, 061747.5W [WGD]. (HMS ROEBUCK, HN DTD 11.10.94). BR STD. HH090/637/01 18.4.95 EXAM'D 4.10.94 IN 492050.1N, 061747.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 107.4 IN GEN DEPTHS 112MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 100/280DEGS. INTACT. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 637). AMEND TO WK 107MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 20.6.03 WK USC PD 92MTRS SHOWN IN 4921.50N, 0617.20W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] [3RD EDN 2003]. BR STD. 19.2.09 DATA RE-ASSESSED. DATA ABOVE IN ERROR, BEING A PREVIOUS DEPICTION OF RECORD 21606. FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003] SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM STATES FRENCH SURVEYS 1965-69 USED FOR AREA, THEREFORE HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED FOR HMS ROEBUCK'S SURVEY OF 1995 [HI 637]. RETAIN AS WK 107MTRS IN 4920.835N, 0617.738W [WGD]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 50M SW FROM WOLF ROCK WITH LOSS OF 2 LIVES. (WW1SL). PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR BUENOS AIRES. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 50M WSW FROM WOLF ROCK. (LL WW1).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 20.835 N,6 17.738 W.

How deep is the MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 107 meters and is located at coordinates 49 20.835 N,6 17.738 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MINTERNE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) sank on May 3, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MINTERNE (POSSIBLY)?

The MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3018 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINTERNE (POSSIBLY)?

The MINTERNE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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