Mountby Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Mountby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 54.438 N,4 51.035 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.907300
- Longitude: -4.850583
|
| Wreck Depth |
70 m
|
| Water Depth |
79 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MOUNTBY |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
99.1 m |
| Width |
14.3 m |
| Draught |
6.8 |
| Sonar Length |
65 |
| Sonar Width |
15 |
| Shadow Height |
9.3 |
| Orientation |
122 |
| Tonnage |
3263 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods,personnel
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 10, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Shells |
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2004 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 6, 2005 |
Surveying Details
H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 SONAR CONTACT IN 495400N, 045106W. LENGTH 220FT, HEIGHT 34FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). H5051/70 13.11.70 H5051/70 13.11.70 INS NDW PA IN 495400N, 045106W. NC 777. H3110/72 28.11.73 H3110/72 28.11.73 LOCATED IN 495424.6N, 045057.6W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 69 IN GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1973). AMENDED TO WK 69.0MTRS [38FMS] IN 495425N, 045058W [OGB]. - NM 2433/73. H1309/75 6.7.76 H1309/75 6.7.76 WK REPD IN POSN BY DECCA. (CPO CAKEBREAD, RNAS CULDROSE). NCA. 4.7.85 4.7.85 WK, STANDING 3-4FMS ABOVE SEABED, LOCATED USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). NCA. HH100/351/20 4.8.03 HH100/351/20 4.8.03 DIVED 6.2003 IN 4954.400N, 0450.950W [OGB] USING GPS. STANDS 9MTRS HIGH BY DIVE COMPUTER. LENGTH APPROX 80MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. NO SCOUR. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND & SHINGLE. A THREE ISLAND VESSEL IDENTIFIED AS MOUNTBY BY THE RECOVERY OF THE BELL. STERN SECTION IS COMPLETELY INTACT WITH APPARENTLY COAL IN THE AFTER HOLD. NO GUN NOTED BUT MUNITIONS HAVE BEEN SEEN. BRIDGE COLLAPSED AND MACHINERY VISIBLE THROUGH AREAS OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE THAT HAVE ROTTED AWAY. WK DROPS SHARPLY IN FRONT OF THE BRIDGE, FOREDECK RESIDES AT SEABED LEVEL. FWD FITTINGS IN PLACE. (L BISHOP). NCA. HH091/059/01 6.4.05 HH091/059/01 6.4.05 EXAM'D 21.8.04 IN 4954.438N, 0451.035W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 70.5 IN GEN DEPTH 79.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 9.3MTRS. LIES 122/302 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 40MTRS TOWARDS 122 DEGS. UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 70MTRS. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1898 BY W GREY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIR R ROPNER & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 256HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR ROUEN. CARGO GOVERNMENT STORES. TORPEDOED BY UC-49. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 54.438 N,4 51.035 W
Mountby on Wreck Map
Mountby Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the MOUNTBY wreck located?
The MOUNTBY wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.438 N,4 51.035 W.
How deep is the MOUNTBY and where exactly is it located?
The MOUNTBY lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.438 N,4 51.035 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MOUNTBY?
The seabed around the MOUNTBY lies at approximately 79 meters deep.
When did the MOUNTBY sink?
The MOUNTBY sank on Jun 10, 1918.
When was the wreck of the MOUNTBY discovered?
The wreck of the MOUNTBY was discovered in 1945.
What country did the MOUNTBY belong to?
The MOUNTBY belonged to GB.
What cargo was the MOUNTBY carrying?
The MOUNTBY was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.
What was the tonnage of the MOUNTBY?
The MOUNTBY had a tonnage of 3263 tons.
What type of wreck is the MOUNTBY?
The MOUNTBY is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, BOWS SE, BOWS COLLAPSED