British Monarch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
British monarch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 0 N,11 21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.000000
  • Longitude: -11.350000
Water Depth 4400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH MONARCH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 5661
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 9.1.78 VESSEL SUNK ABOUT 200 MILES NNW OF CORUNNA. (BR MSL WWII, DODS). POSN 450000N, 112100W APPROX. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY NAPIER & MILLER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RAEBURN & VEREL. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 269NHP FOR 12KNOTS. PASSAGE BOUGIE FOR GLASGOW IN CONVOY HGF 34. TORPEDOED BY U-48. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH MONARCH wreck located?

The BRITISH MONARCH wreck is located at coordinates 45 0 N,11 21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH MONARCH?

The seabed around the BRITISH MONARCH lies at approximately 4400 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH MONARCH sink?

The BRITISH MONARCH sank on Jun 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH MONARCH discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH MONARCH was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BRITISH MONARCH belong to?

The BRITISH MONARCH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH MONARCH carrying?

The BRITISH MONARCH was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH MONARCH?

The BRITISH MONARCH had a tonnage of 5661 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH MONARCH?

The BRITISH MONARCH is classified as a steam ship.

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