Monarch Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Monarch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 2.213 N,1 13.654 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.036883
- Longitude: 1.227567
|
| Wreck Depth |
13.459 m
|
| Water Depth |
22 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MONARCH |
|
Type
|
Cables/Chains/Mooring/Nets/Tackle/Wires
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
73.2 m |
| Width |
10.1 m |
| Draught |
4 |
| Sonar Length |
78.1 |
| Sonar Width |
11.3 |
| Shadow Height |
8.3 |
| Orientation |
67 |
| Tonnage |
1122 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 8, 1915
|
| Bottom Texture |
6,4 |
| Original Detection Year |
1915 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 19, 2017 |
Surveying Details
NO DATE. NO PREVIOUS RECORD. POSN 510215N, 011330E TAKEN FROM NAME CARD INDEX. NO FURTHER DETAILS. 16.2.72 REPD IN 510158N, 011354E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42FT. (TELECON FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO/CDR GLEN [TIDES]). NAVEAM ISSUED. 16.2.72 AMEND TO WK 12.8MTRS. NC 1892. H6738/68 2.3.72 POSN AMENDED TO 510209N, 011336E. (FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H4199/78 31.8.78 LOCATED 19.10.77 IN 510211N, 011344E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS. LYING 073/253DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 14.8MTRS. BR STD. H1310/86/15 24.6.86 IDENTIFICATION CONFIRMED. PLATE BEARING HER CREST AND DAMAGED BELL RECOVERED. (P G WEATHERLEY, 9.6.86). NCA. HH090/711/01 22.1.97 EXAM'D 9.8.96 IN 510212N, 011338E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 13.9, FOUL 14.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.7 IN GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 070/250DEGS. IN ONE PIECE. GOOD SONAR TARGET. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 13.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 21.4.11 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. TWO BOILERS AND TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE LOCATED. (S HUTCHINSON, LTR DTD 19.4.11). NCA. SEP 2016/000091764 19.4.17 EXAM'D 12.9.16 IN 5102.213N, 0113.654E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 13.459MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 78.1MTRS, WIDTH 11.3MTRS, HEIGHT 8.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 067/247 DEGS. WK INTACT & UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND TO DW 13.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
MINED. (LL WW1).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 2.213 N,1 13.654 E
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FAQ
Where is the MONARCH wreck located?
The MONARCH wreck is located at coordinates 51 2.213 N,1 13.654 E.
How deep is the MONARCH and where exactly is it located?
The MONARCH lies at a depth of about 13.459 meters and is located at coordinates 51 2.213 N,1 13.654 E.
How deep is the seabed around the MONARCH?
The seabed around the MONARCH lies at approximately 22 meters deep.
When did the MONARCH sink?
The MONARCH sank on Sep 8, 1915.
When was the wreck of the MONARCH discovered?
The wreck of the MONARCH was discovered in 1915.
What country did the MONARCH belong to?
The MONARCH belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the MONARCH?
The MONARCH had a tonnage of 1122 tons.
What type of wreck is the MONARCH?
The MONARCH is classified as a cables/chains/mooring/nets/tackle/wires.
General Comments
INTACT, UPRIGHT