Modemi (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Modemi (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 29.245 N,0 28.638 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.487417
  • Longitude: -0.477300
Wreck Depth 42.97 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MODEMI (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 74.1 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 73.5
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.76
Orientation 4
Tonnage 1481
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 24, 2017

Surveying Details

H6954/17 22.11.17 REPD SANK QUICKLY IN 542900N, 003000W. H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDWPA (1917) IN 542900N, 003000W. BR STD. H4593/59 9.11.59 AMENDED TO NDWPA. NC 1200. 28.8.73 AMENDED TO USCPA 20MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. BR STD. H6331/87 25.1.89 WK EXAM'D 20.4.88 IN 542914N, 002832W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.9 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEGS. SOMEWHAT DECAYED AND APPARENTLY PARTIALLY BURIED. HIGH POINT AMIDSHIPS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS AS WK 43MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 24.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5429.245N, 0028.638W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.97MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. LENGTH 73.5MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 5.76MTRS, ORIENTATION 004/184 DEGS. WK BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY ANTWERP ENGININEERING CO, ANTWERP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY I A CHRISTENSEN. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MACCOLL & POLLOCK LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC-48.

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FAQ

Where is the MODEMI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MODEMI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 29.245 N,0 28.638 W.

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

The MODEMI (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 42.97 meters and is located at coordinates 54 29.245 N,0 28.638 W.

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

The seabed around the MODEMI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the MODEMI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MODEMI (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 17, 1917.

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

The wreck of the MODEMI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MODEMI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MODEMI (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MODEMI (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MODEMI (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MODEMI (POSSIBLY)?

The MODEMI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1481 tons.

What type of wreck is the MODEMI (POSSIBLY)?

The MODEMI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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