Montrose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Montrose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.968 N,1 34.096 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.249467
  • Longitude: 1.568267
Wreck Depth -1.1 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONTROSE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 135.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Orientation 20
Tonnage 7207
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1914
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2602/28 12.12.22 SHOWN AS ST IN 511458N, 013420E ON SURVEY [E1122]. CHART AS ST (1914). H5854/47 30.6.59 SMALL PIECE OF WKGE SHOWS ABT 2FT ABOVE SAND IN 511458N, 013420E. (HMS FRANKLIN, SURVEY [E8185], DTD 1947). H927/59 1.10.59 WRECKAGE SHOWING 2-3FT ABOVE SAND. DRIES 7FT. (ECES, DTD 1959). AMEND TO ST (DRIES 7FT). LC 1828. H2421/62 24.3.62 SMALL PIECE OF WKGE SHOWING 2FT ABOVE SAND. DRIES 5FT. (HMS ECHO, DTD 1962). AMEND TO ST (DRIES 5FT). LC 1828. 13.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS ST, DRIES 2.1MTRS. NC 1828. H2100/74 30.1.74 EXAM'D IN 511457N, 013421E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. VISUAL INSPECTION. DRIES 1.2 IN GEN DEPTH 2MTRS [LAT]. SMALL PIECE OF METAL SHOWS, ABT 1MTR LONG. (HMS ECHO, H525 NO.22/73). AMEND TO ST, DRIES 1.2MTRS. NE 1828. H1283/76/118 9.9.76 SS 'MONTROSE' STRANDED IN 511454N, 013418E. (R A LEE). NCA. H1938/78 20.3.81 EXAM'D 25.11.80. POSN BY HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SMALL PIECE OF WKGE, ESTIMATED TO DRY 0.9MTR AND TO BE ABT 1MTR LONG. NOT CONSPIC. FIXED AT LW SPRINGS BY SHIP STATIONS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). NCA. H2333/85 23.10.86 EXAM'D 19.6.86 IN 511455N, 013420E USING TRISPONDER. WK EXTENDS OVER A LARGE AREA & LIES APPROX N/S. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED DRIES 1.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 3-5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 9.4MTRS. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 300A). NCA. HH090/511/01 15.10.91 LARGE WK EXAM'D 22.6.91 IN 511455.9N, 013412E [OGB] USING 4-RANGE TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR AT DRIES 1.1MTR, FOUL AT DRIES 0.9MTR. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.6 IN GEN DEPTH 3.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 8.4MTRS. LIES 020/200DEGS WITHIN ITS SCOUR AND LITTLE SHOWS ABOVE SEABED LEVEL. [S PART OF WK THOUGHT TO LIE ON TOP OF PART OF WK OF 'RYNANNA' [13783] IN 511452N, 013422E]. (NP 1016, HI 511). AMEND TO ST, DRIES 1.1MTR, IN 511456N, 013412E [OGB]. BR STD. HH090/741/01 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN. (NP 1016, HI 741). NCA. HH242/400/10 28.7.98 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. CONSIDERED TO CONSIST OF SCATTERED, BURIED WRECKAGE WHICH EXTENDS 130MTRS E OF WK [13783]. (NP 1016, HN 8/98 DTD 19.7.98). DELETED. AMENDED TO ABEY. - NM 3107/98. HH090/820/01 20.8.98 ABOVE DETAILS CONFIRMED. GEN DEPTH NOW 6MTRS. LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. (NP 1016, HI 820). NFA. HH091/029/01 19.6.03 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 1029). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. RSDRA2022000003820 14.03.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021) (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1743). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2003

Circumstances of loss

28.10.1914 BUILT IN 1897 BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON CO. LTD., MIDDLESBROUGH. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. PURCHASED 28.10.1914 BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT FOR USE AS A BLOCKSHIP. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 632HP, SINGLE SHAFT. FOUNDERED ON GOODWINS AFTER BREAKING AWAY FROM MOORINGS & DRIFTING OUT OF DOVER HARBOUR.

General Comments

NOW MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY

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FAQ

Where is the MONTROSE wreck located?

The MONTROSE wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.968 N,1 34.096 E.

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

The MONTROSE lies at a depth of about -1.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.968 N,1 34.096 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MONTROSE?

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

When did the MONTROSE sink?

The MONTROSE sank on Dec 28, 1914.

When was the wreck of the MONTROSE discovered?

The wreck of the MONTROSE was discovered in 1922.

What country did the MONTROSE belong to?

The MONTROSE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MONTROSE?

The MONTROSE had a tonnage of 7207 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONTROSE?

The MONTROSE is classified as a steam ship.

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