Modavia Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Modavia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 24.487 N,3 1.829 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.408117
- Longitude: -3.030483
|
| Wreck Depth |
37 m
|
| Water Depth |
51 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MODAVIA |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
121.9 m |
| Width |
16.5 m |
| Draught |
8.5 |
| Sonar Length |
120 |
| Sonar Width |
30 |
| Shadow Height |
13 |
| Orientation |
64 |
| Tonnage |
4858 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 27, 1943
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1943 |
| Last Detection Year |
2003 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 4, 2003 |
Surveying Details
H0113/45 25.3.45 POOR SONAR CONTACT IN 502430N, 030300W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). H0113/45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 502430N, 030300W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, AUBD 303/85). H01001/40 SUNK 090DEGS 14M FROM BERRY HEAD. (TRADE DIV LISTS, FEB1943). GIVES POSN APPROX 502400N, 030700W. H2502/51 24.5.51 WK IN 502423N. 030149W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEA BED 60FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). CHART AS WK 17FMS [31MTRS]. NC 3315. H1270/71 23.12.71 SALVAGE CONTRACT BOUGHT BY RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS. RECOVERIES MADE. (DTI, LTR DTD 11.1971). NCA. H4551/76 10.1.77 MODAVIA REPD IN 502400N,030236W [OGB] USING DECCA. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 30.11.76-SURVEYED 1953). CONVERSION OF DECCA CO-ORDS SUPPLIED GIVES POSN AS 502424N, 030150W. NCA. H5982/82 12.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502425N, 030146W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHARTS K(SW)1 & 2, [982]. NCA. H4551/76 19.7.83 DIVED ON 17.6.83 - ATTEMPT TO RECOVER GRAB LEFT BY RISDON BEAZLEY. NO SUCCESS. (LANDSEND RADIO, 17.6.83). NCA. H2791/86 23.5.86 LOCATED 10.3.86 IN 502426N, 030146W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. (DSV BRITISH PROVIDENCE, HN). NCA YET. HH090/961/01 4.12.03 EXAM'D 8.6.03 IN 5024.487N, 0301.829W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 37.5, FOUL 38.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.6 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. DCS3 HT 13.0MTRS. LIES 064/244 DEGS. GENERALLY INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 961). APPEARS TO BE IN TWO UNEQUAL, PARALLEL, PARTS. LARGER PART IS BROKEN AT ONE END. AMEND SW 37MTRS. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY E-BOATS OF THE 5TH FLOTILLA WHILST IN COMPANY WITH CONVOY WP 300. ALSO SUNK WERE HMS HARSTAD, HMS LORD HAILSHAM AND LCT 381. (WW2SL & N R CHIPCHASE).
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50 24.487 N,3 1.829 W
Modavia on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the MODAVIA wreck located?
The MODAVIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.487 N,3 1.829 W.
How deep is the MODAVIA and where exactly is it located?
The MODAVIA lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 24.487 N,3 1.829 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MODAVIA?
The seabed around the MODAVIA lies at approximately 51 meters deep.
When did the MODAVIA sink?
The MODAVIA sank on Feb 27, 1943.
When was the wreck of the MODAVIA discovered?
The wreck of the MODAVIA was discovered in 1943.
What country did the MODAVIA belong to?
The MODAVIA belonged to GB.
What cargo was the MODAVIA carrying?
The MODAVIA was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.
What was the tonnage of the MODAVIA?
The MODAVIA had a tonnage of 4858 tons.
What type of wreck is the MODAVIA?
The MODAVIA is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
IN TWO PARALLEL, UNEQUAL PARTS, MAIN PART BROKEN AT ONE END