Monte Moro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Monte moro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 13.529 N,4 0.137 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.225483
  • Longitude: -4.002283
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONTE MORO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 83.8 m
Width 10.5 m
Draught 7.5
Tonnage 1777
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1876
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source diver
Surveying Details BEACHED IN COMBEMARTIN BAY. (DEVON SHIPWRECKS). HH100/351/05 16.4.92 WK LIES CLOSE IN TO SHORE IN 511330N, 040004W. POSN BY DECCA. BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED OVER A FAIR AREA. FAIRLY EASY TO FIND. (J HEWITT, 20.3.91). INS AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2015/000250066 2.12.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (DS40, CEFAS SURVEY 2014). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2020/000233025 19.4.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2020 (HI1506, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB). NFA
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1875 BY SWAN OF NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HALL, BLENKINSOP & CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 160 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT (MON) FOR MONTRAL. CARGO RAILWAY TRACK. STRUCK FLOATING WRECKAGE OR ROCK WHILE TWO MILES OFFSHORE AND HAD TO BE BEACHED. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

IRON HULL, WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the MONTE MORO wreck located?

The MONTE MORO wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.529 N,4 0.137 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MONTE MORO?

The seabed around the MONTE MORO lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the MONTE MORO sink?

The MONTE MORO sank on Aug 4, 1876.

When was the wreck of the MONTE MORO discovered?

The wreck of the MONTE MORO was discovered in 1992.

What country did the MONTE MORO belong to?

The MONTE MORO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MONTE MORO carrying?

The MONTE MORO was carrying railway: stock and construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the MONTE MORO?

The MONTE MORO had a tonnage of 1777 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONTE MORO?

The MONTE MORO is classified as a steam ship.

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