City Of Mexico Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
City of mexico Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.28 N,0 30.511 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.421333
  • Longitude: -0.508517
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF MEXICO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 78 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 82
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 10.4
Orientation 64
Tonnage 1511
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1916
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK IN APPROX 502000N, 002500W. (WW1SL). H4121/76 2.11.76 WK EXAM'D 9.6.76 IN 502515.1N, 003023.6W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9MTRS, LENGTH 300FT, APPROX. LYING 050/230DEGS. APPEARS FAIRLY INTACT. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). - NM BLOCK 239/77. H1283/79/138 6.8.79 DIVED 17.6.79. LIES UPRIGHT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO STBD. BOWS NW. NO TRACE OF ORIGINAL WOODEN SUPERSTRUCTURE. HOLDS APPEAR EMPTY. 15FT IRON PROPELLER. APPARENTLY AMERICAN BUILT & OPERATED. VALVE MARKED 'JAMES BOYD, PHILADELPHIA' AND DINING PLATE MADE BY 'COOK POTTERTON, TRENTON NJ' RECOVERED. POSSIBLY A WWI VICTIM. (D M DILLINGHAM, 21.7.79). NCA. H1310/88/29 20.6.88 IDENTIFIED AS 'CITY OF MEXICO' BY KITCHEN FORK FOUND WITH NAME ENGRAVED ON BACK OF HANDLE. (T FRANCIS, 20.5.88). HH100/351/01 25.8.89 CONFIRMED AS WK OF 'CITY OF MEXICO' BY RECOVERED BELL. (DIVERS IN 'BUBBLES II', 21.7.89). HH090/952/01 30.10.03 EXAM'D 14.6.03 IN 5025.280N, 0030.511W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 35.5, FOUL 35.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.6 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.4MTRS. LIES 064/244 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 244 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 952). AMEND TO SW 35MTRS. - NM 423/04.
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY LAXEVAAGS MSK & JERNSKB. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY HARLOFF & RODSETH. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 149NHP. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR ROCHELLE. STOPPED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS & NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 25.28 N,0 30.511 W
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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF MEXICO wreck located?

The CITY OF MEXICO wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.28 N,0 30.511 W.

How deep is the CITY OF MEXICO and where exactly is it located?

The CITY OF MEXICO lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 25.28 N,0 30.511 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF MEXICO?

The seabed around the CITY OF MEXICO lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF MEXICO sink?

The CITY OF MEXICO sank on Nov 22, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF MEXICO discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF MEXICO was discovered in 1916.

What country did the CITY OF MEXICO belong to?

The CITY OF MEXICO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the CITY OF MEXICO carrying?

The CITY OF MEXICO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF MEXICO?

The CITY OF MEXICO had a tonnage of 1511 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF MEXICO?

The CITY OF MEXICO is classified as a steam ship.

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