Montauban Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Montauban Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 37.759 N,1 2.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.629317
  • Longitude: -1.042500
Wreck Depth -1.1 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONTAUBAN
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 110.9 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 15.8
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 33
Tonnage 4191
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2017

Surveying Details

H800/52 7.2.52 EXAM'D CLOSE TO HW. WK COVERS AN AREA APPROX 100FT SQUARE WITH ONE PORTION SHOWING 1FT [LWST] AND SEVERAL OTHERS WITH DEPTHS FROM 3-5FT OVER THEM IN GEN DEPTH 12FT. (TH, 30.1.52). INS AS ST. BR STD. H6331/87 16.1.89 EXAM'D 19.8.88 IN 543745N, 010227W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH DRIES 3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP AND ONLY DEBRIS VISIBLE - THE LARGEST PIECE BEING 70MTRS LONG ORIENTATED 030/210 DEG. AREA IS HEAVILY FISHED AND WK PROBABLY FOULED WITH NETS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). NCA. SEP 2017/000087052 10.8.17 EXAM'D 06.04.17; IN 5437.759N, 0102.550W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 1.10MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 2MTRS, LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 15.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 033/213 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN UP, BOILER AND ENGINE CAN BE SEEN. (MMT, HI 1491A). AMEND ST DRIES 1.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY FORTH SB & ENG CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DELAMS FRERES & VIELJEUX. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 347NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & CO LTD NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR MARSEILLES. CARGO COAL. DRIVEN ASHORE IN A GALE. BROKE UP AND BECAME A TOTAL WRECK. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MONTAUBAN wreck located?

The MONTAUBAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 37.759 N,1 2.55 W.

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

The MONTAUBAN lies at a depth of about -1.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 37.759 N,1 2.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MONTAUBAN?

The seabed around the MONTAUBAN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MONTAUBAN sink?

The MONTAUBAN sank on Jan 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MONTAUBAN discovered?

The wreck of the MONTAUBAN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MONTAUBAN belong to?

The MONTAUBAN belonged to FR.

What cargo was the MONTAUBAN carrying?

The MONTAUBAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MONTAUBAN?

The MONTAUBAN had a tonnage of 4191 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONTAUBAN?

The MONTAUBAN is classified as a steam ship.

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