Modiva (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Modiva (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 45.204 N,0 17.78 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.753400
  • Longitude: 0.296333
Wreck Depth 17.46 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MODIVA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 115.6
Sonar Width 31.6
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 331
Tonnage 1276
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2016

Surveying Details

H0146/39 27.12.39 INS DWPA 079 DEGS 10.2 MILES FROM WITHERNSEA LT. (FO HUMBER). - FNM 2882/39. H0146/39 14.6.40 AMEND TO WK 8FMS IN 534522N, 001812E. LC 1190. H01624/44 14.6.44 POSN 534522N, 001814E. CLEAR 48FT, FOUL 54 FT. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 14.4.44). H01624/44 29.7.44 DELETE FROM 2182A. - NM 1612/44. 20.3.72 AMEND TO WK 14.6MTRS. NC 121. 9.5.74 AMEND TO WK 13.9 MTRS [LAT]. NC 121. H3805/72 28.2.78 LOCATED 7.9.77 IN TWO PIECES IN (A) 534511.1N, 001756.2E [OGB] & (B) 534511.5N, 001755.9E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTHS (A) 17.6MTRS & (B) 17.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NW PIECE IS LARGER OF TWO & COVERS 100 SQFT AREA. SE PART COVERS 50 SQFT. (SOISS, HI 54/77). AMEND TO WK 17.5MTRS. BR STD. 29.9.86 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS MODIVA BY BELL. (MR COOPER, TELECON). SEP 2016/000053291 6.10.16 EXAM'D 12.4.16; IN 5345.204N, 0017.780E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.46MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 115.6MTRS, WIDTH 31.6MTRS, HEIGHT 4.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 331/151 DEGS. WRECK HAS MOSTLY DISINTEGRATED OR BECOME BURRIED. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY ANTWERP ENGINEERING CO LTD, HOBOKEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S MODIVA. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 142HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-47.

General Comments

WRECK HAS MOSTLY DISINTEGRATED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 45.204 N,0 17.78 E
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FAQ

Where is the MODIVA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MODIVA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 45.204 N,0 17.78 E.

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

The MODIVA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.46 meters and is located at coordinates 53 45.204 N,0 17.78 E.

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

The seabed around the MODIVA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the MODIVA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MODIVA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 31, 1917.

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

The wreck of the MODIVA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the MODIVA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MODIVA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MODIVA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MODIVA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MODIVA (POSSIBLY)?

The MODIVA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1276 tons.

What type of wreck is the MODIVA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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