Mourne (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mourne (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.913 N,4 51.423 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.131883
  • Longitude: -4.857050
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOURNE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 38.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.8
Sonar Length 37.1
Sonar Width 9.9
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 136
Tonnage 221
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1933
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 2014

Surveying Details

H1001/40 No date REPORTED SUNK 5M ESE OF PORTHSCATHO. (WAR LOSSES, TRADE DIV LIST). NCA. 11.2.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 500806N, 045112W APPROX. (AUBD 301/90, 3RD ESCORT GROUP). H3110/72 9.1.73 WK FOUND IN 500752.7N, 045118.5W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER, NO SONAR CONTACT. GOOD FIRM E/S TRACE 55.0MTRS IN 61.0MTRS. SEABED OF FINE SAND, MUD, GRAVEL & BROKEN SHELL. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE 1972). INS AS WK 55MTRS [30FMS]. BR STD. H3193/70 15.6.73 WK IN 500804N, 045126W [OGB] USING DECCA. LIES ENE/WSW 24FT HIGH, 200FT LONG. (R DAVIS & C WILLIAMS, 25.4.73). NCA. H1280/76/31 4.11.75 FF REPD IN 500808N, 045132W [OGB] USING DECCA. (O'KANE & TOMS, BRIXHAM). NCA. H1280/76/3 30.3.7 FISHERMENS FASTENERS IN 500803N, 045113W AND 500804N, 045126W [OGB] USING DECCA.(LTR DATED 29.1.76 REFERS). NCA. H1285/77/215 5.6.77 WK, 4FMS HIGH, REPD IN 500807N, 045032W [OGB]. (J WHITE, 1.6.77). CONSIDERED MOST PROBABLY THIS WK. NCA. HH100/351/16 28.7.00 DIVED IN 5007.881N, 0451.349W [WGD] USING DGPS. QUOTED POSN IS SLIGHTLY AFT OF MIDSHIPS. LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 6.1MTRS, HT 5-6MTRS. LIES 067/247DEGS WITH BOWS NE. UPRIGHT, BOW MISSING, CUT OFF JUST FWD OF THE BOILER. OTHERWISE INTACT. REMAINS OF CHINA CLAY NOTED IN VESSEL. CONSIDERED TO BE 'MOURNE'. SEABED OF SAND AND FINE SILT. (J ROSEVEARE). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000153151 18.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 5007.913N, 0451.423W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.65 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 37.1, WIDTH 9.9MTRS, HT 3.35MTRS. LIES 136/316 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, QUITE BROKEN UP. CENTRE SECTION COLLAPSED. (MMT, HI 1455). BOWS SE. AMEND WK 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY J FULLERTON & CO OF PAISLEY. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE OF 45HP. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY HALL, BROWN, BUTTERY & CO OF GLASGOW. PASSAGE PAR FOR RUNCORN. CARGO CHINA CLAY.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS SE & MISSING, OTHERWISE INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the MOURNE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MOURNE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.913 N,4 51.423 W.

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

The MOURNE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 50 7.913 N,4 51.423 W.

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

The seabed around the MOURNE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the MOURNE (PROBABLY) sink?

The MOURNE (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 21, 1933.

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

The wreck of the MOURNE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MOURNE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MOURNE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOURNE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MOURNE (PROBABLY) was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the MOURNE (PROBABLY)?

The MOURNE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 221 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOURNE (PROBABLY)?

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

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