N C Monberg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
N c monberg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 40.027 N,2 9.887 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.667117
  • Longitude: 2.164783
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name N C MONBERG
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Tonnage 2301
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 2.5MILES. 030DEGS FROM SMITH'S KNOLL LT VESSEL. (LLWW2). H01133/40 3.10.60 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 524000N, 021000E. (C-IN-C NORE, 16.12.40). INS AS NDWPA.- NM 2861. H3730/69 19.9.69 NOT FOUND IN GENERAL SONAR SEARCH. NO EXTENSIVE SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG HI 47/69). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. 21.11.72 SHOWN IN 523958N, 020948E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES CHART 1954. [RECD 7.11.72]. NCA. HH090/616/01 15.9.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). NCA. SEP 2014/000101130 2.1.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-DANISH FLAG, EX-COPENHAGEN. BUILT IN 1928 BY AKT BURNMEISTER & WAIN, COPENHAGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M O SHIPPING. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 175 NHP, SINGLS SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY AKT BIRMEISTER. PASSAGE TYNE FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY E BOATS. 8 CREW AND 1 GUNNER LOST. (WW2SL, LLWW2 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the N C MONBERG wreck located?

The N C MONBERG wreck is located at coordinates 52 40.027 N,2 9.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the N C MONBERG?

The seabed around the N C MONBERG lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the N C MONBERG sink?

The N C MONBERG sank on Dec 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the N C MONBERG discovered?

The wreck of the N C MONBERG was discovered in 1940.

What country did the N C MONBERG belong to?

The N C MONBERG belonged to DK.

What cargo was the N C MONBERG carrying?

The N C MONBERG was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the N C MONBERG?

The N C MONBERG had a tonnage of 2301 tons.

What type of wreck is the N C MONBERG?

The N C MONBERG is classified as a steam ship.

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