Montreal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Montreal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 53.598 N,3 34.712 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.893300
  • Longitude: -3.578533
Wreck Depth 18.77 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONTREAL
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 143 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 9.8
Sonar Length 155
Sonar Width 27.6
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 185
Tonnage 8644
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1918
Scour Dimensions 441.3,249.7,008.1,089
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1125/18 8.3.18 FORE MAST VISIBLE AT HW IN 535300N, 033500W. LTBUOY, FL G 10SEC, LAID CLOSE NW. INS WK (MASTS) WITH BUOY. - NM 367/18. H8440/19 1.11.19 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 535300N, 033430W. BUOY UNCHANGED. NCA. H4715/21 2.8.21 WK DISPERSED. LEAST DEPTH NOW 61FT [LWST]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH, 1921). AMEND TO WK 10FMS IN 535300N, 033430W AND DELETE BUOY. - NM ACTION. H3080/77 21.7.77 LOCATED 16.6.77 IN 535335N, 033441W [OGB]. LIES APPROX 010/190 DEG WITH BOW S. SONAR LENGTH 442FT, WIDTH 62FT. WELL DEFINED CONTACT BUT COLLAPSED OR DISPERSED AND SILTED UP. NO E/S ON TOP OBTAINED BUT SONAR INDICATED NOTHING STANDING HIGHER THAN 5MTRS ABOVE SURROUNDING SEABED. (DECCA SURVEY LTD, HN 6.7.77). AMEND POSN. - NM 1800/77. 9.11.78 AMEND TO WK 18.5MTRS. NC 1121. HH100/351/04 13.9.91 DIVED ON 13.9.91 IN CHARTED POSN AND IN V POOR VISIBILITY. WELL BROKEN AND HEAVILY SILTED. E/S SHOWED THAT WK STANDS 8MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (K HURLEY, 20.9.91). HH090/705/01 9.6.97 EXAM'D 11.4.97 IN 535337.7N, 033442.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 18.3, FOUL 18.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.9 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.6MTRS. LENGTH 145, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 002/182 DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1008, HI 705). WK WELL BROKEN UP. BR STD. RSDRA2024000246622 26.09.24 EXAM'D 11.3.24; WRECK LOCATED IN 5353.598N, 0334.712W[WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 18.77TRS, IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. LENGTH 155MTRS, WIDTH 27.6MTRS, HT 6.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 185/005DEGS. UPRIGHT, BROKEN DOWN WRECK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1792, H525-8094). AMEND DW 18.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 2, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY C S SWAN & HUTER LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CANADIAN PACIFIC OCEAN SERVICES LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 702NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR SAINT JOHN. WAS PART OF CONVOY HG47. SANK AFTER A COLLISION WITH SS CEDRIC AND AFTER BEING TAKEN IN TOW BY HMS DOVE, TWO TUGS AND P63. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the MONTREAL wreck located?

The MONTREAL wreck is located at coordinates 53 53.598 N,3 34.712 W.

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

The MONTREAL lies at a depth of about 18.77 meters and is located at coordinates 53 53.598 N,3 34.712 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MONTREAL?

The seabed around the MONTREAL lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the MONTREAL sink?

The MONTREAL sank on Jan 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MONTREAL discovered?

The wreck of the MONTREAL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MONTREAL belong to?

The MONTREAL belonged to CA.

What cargo was the MONTREAL carrying?

The MONTREAL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MONTREAL?

The MONTREAL had a tonnage of 8644 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONTREAL?

The MONTREAL is classified as a steam ship.

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