Mountpark (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mountpark (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.11 N,4 38.799 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.235167
  • Longitude: -4.646650
Wreck Depth 42.93 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 56.3
Sonar Width 36.3
Shadow Height 2.8
Orientation 178
Tonnage 1376
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 28.8.72 SANK 1.5 MILES N OF LUNDY ISLAND. (WW1SL). POSN 511336N, 044033W FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/798/01 11.1.00 EXAM'D 27.10.99 IN 5114.108N, 0438.800W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.6 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 23MTRS, WIDTH 4.7MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 798). INS AS WK 42MTRS. BR STD. HH091/158/01 - SEP 2008/000065863 16.7.08 LOCATED 2.6.07 IN 5114.110N, 0438.799W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.94 IN GEN DEPTH 45.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 56.3MTRS, WIDTH 36.3MTRS, HT 2.8MTRS. LIES 178/358 DEGS WITH BOWS S. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY.(FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). RETAIN WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2025000058946 08.04.25 EXAM'D BY BDC; LOCATED IN 5114.110N, 0433.799W [WGD]. REVISED LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.93MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2007/2008). RETAIN NDW 42MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.11 N,4 38.799 W.

How deep is the MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 42.93 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.11 N,4 38.799 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY)?

The MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1376 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY)?

The MOUNTPARK (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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