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
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.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2017

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.

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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.

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