Motano (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Motano (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.058 N,3 2.656 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.234300
  • Longitude: -3.044267
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOTANO (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 94.1 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 8.6
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 8.7
Orientation 87
Tonnage 2730
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field 0012.0,050
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0113/45 H0113/45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 501400N, 030218W, LENGTH 324FT, HEIGHT 38FT. LIES 090/270DEGS. GAVE OFF HEAVY FUEL OIL. (PLYMOUTH LIST). 1.3.45 1.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 501400N, 030218W. LENGTH 328FT, HEIGHT 36FT. DIR 090/270 DEGS. (HMS WILD GOOSE, 20.1.45 & 15.2.45) - NCA. H4638/55 23.7.55 H4638/55 23.7.55 EXAM'D IN 501404N, 030237W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25 IN GEN DEPTH 31 TO 32FMS. LIES 080/260DEGS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. (HMS SCOTT). LC 2454. HH232/353/01 21.5.90 HH232/353/01 21.5.90 LOCATED DURING ROUTINE DCS3 CHECK IN 501406N, 030336W [OGB]. STANDS APPROX 10MTRS HIGH. (HMS ROEBUCK). NCA.. HH100/351/14/10 15.2.99 HH100/351/14/10 15.2.99 LOCATED IN 5014.030N, 0302.56W [OGB] USING DGPS. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.1.99). BR STD. HH090/961/01 12.12.03 HH090/961/01 12.12.03 EXAM'D 27.5.03 IN 5014.058N, 0302.656E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.9 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.7MTRS. LIES 087/267 DEGS WITH BOWS PROBABLY TOWARDS 087 DEGS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 12MTRS TOWARDS 050 DEGS FROM BOW. UPRIGHT. STERN PROBABLY BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 48MTRS. BR STD. 27.10.8 27.10.8 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. WRECK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT EXCEPT FOR THE STERN AREA. SCOUR AT BOW. DEPTH TO WK 63MTRS BY DIVER COMPUTER. BOWS ARE BROKEN AND THE STEM LIES ON THE PORT SIDE CLOSE TO A LARGE ANCHOR. CHAIN LOCKER IS EXPOSED. INTACT MIDSHIPS AND STANDS 10MTRS HIGH. DECK IS STEEL AND SHOWS FEW FEATURES UNTIL THE ENGINE ROOM SKYLIGHT IS SEEN. BELOW THIS IS A LARGE TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, ACCESSIBLE FROM THE AFTER END. BEYOND THE ENGINE THE WK DROPS AWAY TO A DEBRIS FIELD. CONSIDERED TO BE MOTANO (PROBABLY). (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-STANDARD. BUILT IN 1890 BY ARMSTRONG MITCHELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STANDARD OIL CO, NEW YORK. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 225 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WALLSEND SLIPWAY CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR PORTSMOUTH. 2 X 3 INCH GUNS. TORPEDOED AND SANK AT ONCE BY THE STERN. REMAINED AFLOAT WITH STERN ON THE SEABED IN 34FMS. EVENTUALLY SUNK BY EXPLOSIVE CHARGES AS WAS A DANGER TO SHIPPING. (N R CHIPCHASE & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS E, STERN BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the MOTANO (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MOTANO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.058 N,3 2.656 W.

How deep is the MOTANO (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MOTANO (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 14.058 N,3 2.656 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOTANO (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MOTANO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the MOTANO (PROBABLY) sink?

The MOTANO (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MOTANO (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MOTANO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the MOTANO (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MOTANO (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOTANO (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MOTANO (PROBABLY) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the MOTANO (PROBABLY)?

The MOTANO (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2730 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOTANO (PROBABLY)?

The MOTANO (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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