War Monarch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
War monarch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.536 N,0 46.901 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.775600
  • Longitude: 0.781683
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR MONARCH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 7887
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2016

Surveying Details

H1188/18 POSN 504630N, 004700E. (VA DOVER). INS ON CHARTS. SUNK 8 MILES WSW OF DUNGENESS LTV. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SUNK 11MILES E FROM ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (WW1SL). H6391/19 POSN, AS FOR H1188/18, 504630N, 004700E PA ACCEPTED. H1656/24 5.3.24 SYMBOL AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1356/41 3.4.41 SWEPT CLEAR TO 60FT. NO OBSTN FOUND. (HMS TIGER 3.4.41). AMEND TO NDW PA. - NM 886/41. H4959/73 25.3.75 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND CLOSE SOUNDING. GEN DEPTH 31-32MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). H4121/76 5.1.77 AREA SEARCHED TO RADIUS 2.5MILES. WK NOT LOCATED. DOES NOT EXIST AS CHARTED. DELETE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 22.11.76). BR STD. 2.5.00 AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2015/000083464 13.2.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED ON VOYAGE FROM HULL. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the WAR MONARCH wreck located?

The WAR MONARCH wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.536 N,0 46.901 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR MONARCH?

The seabed around the WAR MONARCH lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the WAR MONARCH sink?

The WAR MONARCH sank on Feb 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WAR MONARCH discovered?

The wreck of the WAR MONARCH was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WAR MONARCH belong to?

The WAR MONARCH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAR MONARCH carrying?

The WAR MONARCH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WAR MONARCH?

The WAR MONARCH had a tonnage of 7887 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR MONARCH?

The WAR MONARCH is classified as a steam ship.

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