Moncousu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Moncousu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 42.631 N,5 39.859 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.710517
  • Longitude: -5.664317
Wreck Depth 5.1 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONCOUSU
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5
Sonar Length 6.8
Sonar Width 6.3
Shadow Height 4.7
Tonnage 1420
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.1,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2013

Surveying Details

H4100/45 31.8.45 H4100/45 31.8.45 ST IN 554220N, 054008W APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS STPA. - NM 2631/45. H2134/57 24.4.57 H2134/57 24.4.57 WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HMT IRIS, HN). AMEND DWPA. BR STD. H4100/45 2.12.59 H4100/45 2.12.59 WRECK LOCATED IN 554238N, 053949W [OGB] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 16, FOUL 20FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18 IN GEN DEPTH 26FT. SCOUR 12FT DEEP. SEABED SAND. LIES N/S. (HMS SHACKLETON, 20.10.59). AMEND TO WK 2FMS 4FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2732/59. H6872/68 6.5.69 H6872/68 6.5.69 REPORTED NO LONGER USED AS A BOMBING TARGET. (HOME(N), 2.5.69, TELECON). 7.5.74 7.5.74 AMEND TO WK SW 4.9MTRS. NC 2475. 2.11.78 2.11.78 AMEND TO WK SW 4.6MTRS [LAT]. NES 2475, 2168. 1994 ONLY A FEW PIECES OF TANGLED WRECKAGE REMAIN, LYING IN 9MTRS OF WATER. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS) 11.4.08 11.4.08 [EUT] POSN: 5542.629N, 0539.880W. NE 2475. 10.10.13 10.10.13 EXAM'D 10.11.12 IN 5542.631N, 0539.859W [WGD]. LEAST W/C & M/B DEPTH 5.14 IN GEN DEPTH 7.7MTRS. SCOUR AREA APPROX 90MTRS BY 40MTRS, 2.1MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 6.8MTRS, WIDTH 6.3MTRS, HT 4.66MTRS. COMPRISES SEVERAL PIECES OF DEBRIS IN SCOURED AREA. WEAK RETURN FROM HIGHEST POINT SUGGEST WK IS NETTED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1370). AMEND WK 5.1MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

29.4.41 EX-NESTOR. BUILT IN 1912 BY MACKAY BROS, ALLOA. REQUISTIONED BY THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING FOR USE AS AMMUNITION STORAGE SHIP AT PLYMOUTH. DAMAGED DURING GERMAN AIR ATTACK 29.4.41 AND SANK NEXT DAY AT BULL PT. WAS REFLOATED 2 YEARS LATER AND TOWED TO SOUND OF GIGHA FOR USE AS BOMBING TARGET FOR LIVE BOMBS. SANK 5.1.44 AFTER BEING BADLY DAMAGED. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

TANGLED WRECKAGE IN SCOUR PIT 90 X 40MTRS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 42.631 N,5 39.859 W
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FAQ

Where is the MONCOUSU wreck located?

The MONCOUSU wreck is located at coordinates 55 42.631 N,5 39.859 W.

How deep is the MONCOUSU and where exactly is it located?

The MONCOUSU lies at a depth of about 5.1 meters and is located at coordinates 55 42.631 N,5 39.859 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MONCOUSU?

The seabed around the MONCOUSU lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the MONCOUSU sink?

The MONCOUSU sank on Jan 5, 1944.

When was the wreck of the MONCOUSU discovered?

The wreck of the MONCOUSU was discovered in 1945.

What country did the MONCOUSU belong to?

The MONCOUSU belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MONCOUSU?

The MONCOUSU had a tonnage of 1420 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONCOUSU?

The MONCOUSU is classified as a steam ship.

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