Umdali Mendi (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Umdali mendi (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 42.904 N,5 39.092 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.715067
  • Longitude: -5.651533
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 88 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UMDALI MENDI (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 20
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2000

Surveying Details

12.3.18 12.3.18 LAST SEEN AFLOAT IN 494500N, 053500W. (AP FALMOUTH). H2979/74 13.7.78 H2979/74 13.7.78 TWO FFS IN 494311N, 053823W [OGB] AND 494304N, 053846W [OGB]. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). H1310/82 3.8.82 H1310/82 3.8.82 WK, STANDING 4MTRS ABOVE SEABED, IN 494304N, 053846W [OGB] USING DECCA. (S N GLINSKI, 15.7.82). CHART AS WK 84MTRS. R/P. 10.7.85 10.7.85 REPD TO STAND 4FMS ABOVE SEABED IN 494306N, 053857W USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). NCA YET. H6501/87 7.3.89 H6501/87 7.3.89 EXAM'D 14.11.88 IN 494252N, 053902W [OGB] USING 4-RANGE TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68 IN GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 19.1MTRS, SHADOW HT 8.6MTRS. LARGE, SLIGHTLY BROKEN WK, LYING 020/200DEGS. LENGTH 70MTRS, BEAM 24MTRS. MOST OF WK STANDS 4MTRS ABOVE SEABED BUT AN OBSTN [POSSIBLY NETS] DETECTED AMIDSHIPS ON BOTH HYDROSEARCH AND E/S STANDS 16MTRS ABOVE WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). AMEND TO WK 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 942/89.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS 'MOORBY'. (AP FALMOUTH).

General Comments

LARGE, SLIGHTLY BROKEN WK

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FAQ

Where is the UMDALI MENDI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UMDALI MENDI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 42.904 N,5 39.092 W.

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

The UMDALI MENDI (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 49 42.904 N,5 39.092 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UMDALI MENDI (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UMDALI MENDI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 88 meters deep.

When did the UMDALI MENDI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UMDALI MENDI (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UMDALI MENDI (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UMDALI MENDI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What type of wreck is the UMDALI MENDI (POSSIBLY)?

The UMDALI MENDI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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