War Mehtar Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
War mehtar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 36.364 N,2 8.911 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.606067
- Longitude: 2.148517
|
| Wreck Depth |
27.63 m
|
| Water Depth |
39 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
WAR MEHTAR |
|
Type
|
tanker
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
121.9 m |
| Width |
15.8 m |
| Draught |
7.9 |
| Sonar Length |
124.7 |
| Sonar Width |
16.6 |
| Shadow Height |
13.3 |
| Orientation |
116 |
| Tonnage |
5502 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
flammable liquids and gases,oil
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 20, 1941
|
| Bottom Texture |
1,4 |
| Scour Dimensions |
455.3,,009.0,175.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1941 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 7, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H04039/41 25.11.41 1 MAST & 20FT OF SHIP SHOWING AT LW IN 523545N, 020920E. (HMS VERDUN, 21.11.41). H04039/41 21.3.42 SWEEP CLEAR AT 44FT. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 10.3.42). INS AS NDW. - NM 619/42. 11.10.60 AMEND TO DW. NC 2013. H3730/69 30.5.69 EXAM'D IN 523627N, 020903E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 92FT IN GEN DEPTH 139FT. SCOUR 151FT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). AMEND TO WK 15FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4398/71 16.9.71 EXAM'D IN 523630N, 020905E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 28.1MTRS, FOUL 29.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40.0MTRS. SCOUR 48.0MTRS. LARGE WK, LYING NNW/SSE, ABOUT 650FT LONG. OBVIOUS SWIRL AT MOST STATES OF TIDE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 21.6.71). AMEND TO SW 15FMS 2FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 378/72. 5.4.72 AMEND TO SW 28MTRS. NC 1543. 21.11.72 SHOWN IN 523630N, 020905E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES 1954 [REC'D 7.11.72]. H4629/71 21.12.71 LYING ON PORT SIDE. (COSAG, LTR DTD 30.11.71). HH090/616/01 24.10.94 EXAM'D 3.7.94 IN 523620.2N, 020901.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 26.6, FOUL 26.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.2 IN GEN DEPTH 39.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2-3MTRS. DCS3 HT 13.5MTRS. LENGTH 132MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 110/350 DEGS. IN ONE PIECE, POSSIBLY UPTURNED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND TO SW 26.5MTRS. - NM 3901/94. SEP 2017/000067039 7.8.17 EXAM'D 16.3.17: IN 5236.364N, 0208.911E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.63MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS, LENGTH 124.7MTRS, WIDTH 16.6MTRS, HEIGHT 13.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 116/296 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 455.3MTRS, 9MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 175 DEGS. WRECK IS A LARGE INTACT AND UPRIGHT CONTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND DW 27.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1920 BY W G ARMSTRONG & WHITWORTH CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT FOR 11 KNOTS. PASSAGE GRANGEMOUTH FOR HARWICH. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT S-104.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 36.364 N,2 8.911 E
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FAQ
Where is the WAR MEHTAR wreck located?
The WAR MEHTAR wreck is located at coordinates 52 36.364 N,2 8.911 E.
How deep is the WAR MEHTAR and where exactly is it located?
The WAR MEHTAR lies at a depth of about 27.63 meters and is located at coordinates 52 36.364 N,2 8.911 E.
How deep is the seabed around the WAR MEHTAR?
The seabed around the WAR MEHTAR lies at approximately 39 meters deep.
When did the WAR MEHTAR sink?
The WAR MEHTAR sank on Nov 20, 1941.
When was the wreck of the WAR MEHTAR discovered?
The wreck of the WAR MEHTAR was discovered in 1941.
What country did the WAR MEHTAR belong to?
The WAR MEHTAR belonged to GB.
What cargo was the WAR MEHTAR carrying?
The WAR MEHTAR was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.
What was the tonnage of the WAR MEHTAR?
The WAR MEHTAR had a tonnage of 5502 tons.
What type of wreck is the WAR MEHTAR?
The WAR MEHTAR is classified as a tanker.