Monica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Monica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.763 N,0 10.483 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.496050
  • Longitude: 0.174717
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONICA
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 534
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details POSN 600FT OFFSHORE FROM CALLENDARS CABLE WORKS, ERITH. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). GIVES POSN 512944N, 001035E. NCA YET. H6630/55 30.11.55 WILL PROBABLY BE REMOVED. MARKED BY WK BOAT. (LL & PLA NM 94/55). NCA YET H6630/55 30.1.56 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (LL). NCA YET. 23.2.07 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NOT CHARTED. AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2007

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AFTER COLLISION WITH EDWARD CRUISE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MONICA wreck located?

The MONICA wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.763 N,0 10.483 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MONICA?

The seabed around the MONICA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the MONICA sink?

The MONICA sank on Nov 12, 1955.

When was the wreck of the MONICA discovered?

The wreck of the MONICA was discovered in 1955.

What country did the MONICA belong to?

The MONICA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MONICA?

The MONICA had a tonnage of 534 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONICA?

The MONICA is classified as a motor vessel.

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