The Monarch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
The monarch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 19.94 N,4 40.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.332333
  • Longitude: -4.668000
Wreck Depth 97 m
Water Depth 114 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THE MONARCH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.4 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 824
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

SANK IN 472000N, 044000W. (LL WW2). 1.4.76 1.4.76 SHOWN AS NDW IN 472000N, 043950W ON FR 4735 [4TH EDN]. R/S. 20.5.80 20.5.80 CHART AS NDW PD IN 472000N, 044006W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2643. 22.9.80 22.9.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 47200N, 044000W ON NE 2645. 15.6.88 15.6.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FR 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 20.6.88 20.6.88 WK, CLEARANCE UNKNOWN BUT OVER 20MTRS, IN 472000N, 044000W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 114MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574096). CHART AS NDW PA IN 472000N, 044000W [EUR]. BR STD. HH175/400/03 4.9.03 HH175/400/03 4.9.03 NOW WK USC PD 97MTRS. (FRENCH NM 03 35 08). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1930 BY AILSA SB CO, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE AFTER LEAVING TONNAY CHARENTE ROADS FOR FALMOUTH. ALL 12 CREW MEMBERS WERE LOST. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY J HAY & SONS. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM CARDIFF & TONNAY CHARENTE ROADS TO FALMOUTH. (LL WW2). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U52'. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the THE MONARCH wreck located?

The THE MONARCH wreck is located at coordinates 47 19.94 N,4 40.08 W.

How deep is the THE MONARCH and where exactly is it located?

The THE MONARCH lies at a depth of about 97 meters and is located at coordinates 47 19.94 N,4 40.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THE MONARCH?

The seabed around the THE MONARCH lies at approximately 114 meters deep.

When did the THE MONARCH sink?

The THE MONARCH sank on Jun 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the THE MONARCH discovered?

The wreck of the THE MONARCH was discovered in 1940.

What country did the THE MONARCH belong to?

The THE MONARCH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the THE MONARCH?

The THE MONARCH had a tonnage of 824 tons.

What type of wreck is the THE MONARCH?

The THE MONARCH is classified as a steam ship.

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