Montauk (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Montauk (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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4 57.335 N,1 38.919 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 4.955583
- Longitude: -1.648650
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| Wreck Depth |
0.8 m
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| Water Depth |
10 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
111.2 m |
| Width |
14.3 m |
| Draught |
8.3 |
| Sonar Length |
18.3 |
| Sonar Width |
11 |
| Orientation |
135 |
| Tonnage |
4040 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal,flammable liquids and gases
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 14, 1911
|
| Original Detection Year |
1911 |
| Last Detection Year |
2010 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 21, 2019 |
Surveying Details
H3989/11 14.8.11 H3989/11 14.8.11 WK OF THE ELDER DEMPSTER STEAMER MONTAUK LIES IN POSN S 28DEGS W, 1.5M FROM ABOADDI PT. VISIBLE ABOVE WATER ON THE EAST SIDE OF SHERBRO BK. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS ST (1911). - NM ACTION. H8110/22 15.12.22 H8110/22 15.12.22 WK OF MONTAUK WHICH HAD LAIN ON SHEBRO REEF NEAR TO & TO N OF SECCONDER HAS 'DISAPPEARED'. (CUSTOMS ACCRA, 23.11.22). AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H2995/71 10.5.79 H2995/71 10.5.79 EXAMINED 8.4.78 IN 045700N, 013854W [GHANA WAR OFFICE SPHEROID] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 0.8MTRS IN 9.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING SE/NW. APPROX 60 X 36 FT. PARTLY BROKEN-UP WK WITH SHOALEST SOUNDING OVER IT TO NW. (HMS HERALD, HI 30/78). AMEND TO 0.25FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1268/79. STATED TO BE A MORE MODERN WK THAN THE 'MONTAUK'. (HMS HERALD ROS). 20.10.81 20.10.81 AMEND TO WK 0.5FMS. NE 1360. 14.3.83 14.3.83 AMEND TO WK 0FMS 3FT. NE 1360. 18.3.91 18.3.91 AMEND TO WK 0.8MTRS IN 045710N, 013854W. NC 1359. 20.3.09 20.3.09 WGD POSN: 0457.257N, 0138.875W, AS SHOWN ON NE 1383 IN PROGRESS. RETAIN IN EXISTING POSN WHICH IS CORRECT FOR LARGEST SCALE BA 3113 [UND] DATUM. 27.1.10 27.1.10 WGD POSN BY GEO-REFERENCING: 0457.335N, 0138.919W. NE 3113.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1894 BY W GREY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH & AFRICAN STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 404NHP. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA. WRECKED ON SHERBRO REEF. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
4 57.335 N,1 38.919 W
Montauk (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Montauk (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 4 57.335 N,1 38.919 W.
How deep is the MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 0.8 meters and is located at coordinates 4 57.335 N,1 38.919 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MONTAUK (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.
When did the MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) sink?
The MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 14, 1911.
When was the wreck of the MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1911.
What country did the MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal,flammable liquids and gases.
What was the tonnage of the MONTAUK (POSSIBLY)?
The MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4040 tons.
What type of wreck is the MONTAUK (POSSIBLY)?
The MONTAUK (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
PARTLY BROKEN UP WK