Hms Monarda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms monarda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26.774 N,0 50.566 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.446233
  • Longitude: 0.842767
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MONARDA
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 27.8 m
Width 5.9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 109
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3090/55 9.5.55 H3090/55 9.5.55 INS ST, G SPH BUOY. (QHM SHEERNESS). - NM 1366/55. 9.7.56 9.7.56 AMEND DRIES 1FT. LC 1185. H01759/41 6.1.58 H01759/41 6.1.58 DISPERSAL OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (PLA NM 92/57 & HMS STEEPHOLME). H3090/55 12.3.58 H3090/55 12.3.58 HYDROGRAPHER AGREES TO RESURVEY AFTER DISPERSAL. H01759/41 30.6.58 H01759/41 30.6.58 BAR SWEPT CLEAR AT 2FT FROM BOTTOM. (HMS STEEPHOLME). H3090/55 9.12.58 H3090/55 9.12.58 DELETE BUOY. (AQHM SHEERNESS). - NM 2247/58. H01759/41 10.2.59 H01759/41 10.2.59 SWEPT. NUMEROUS PIECES OF WRECKAGE, NONE MORE THAN 2FT HIGH. (HMS ECHO OCT 1958). H3090/55 28.4.59 H3090/55 28.4.59 SWEPT CLEAR DRIES, FOUL AT 1FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4FT IN GEN DEPTH 7FT. SCOUR 10FT. SEABED SAND. (ECES SWEEP REPORT, 21.10.58). AMEND WK (AWASH) N REVISED POSN. - NM 2969/58. H3090/55 28.4.59 H3090/55 28.4.59 DISPERSED BY STEEPHOLME MAY 1958 USING 86 DEPTH CHARGES. BAR SWEPT BY STEEPHOLME 20.5.58. NUMEROUS BITS OF WRECKAGE UP TO 5FT IN LENGTH WERE REPORTED AS SCATTERED ON THE SEABED AND IN CRATERS. CLEAR AT 2FT FROM BOTTOM. (HMS STEEPHOLME, 20.5.58). H3789/61 2.11.61 H3789/61 2.11.61 WRECK WAS A DRIFTER BUILT 1916 AND REQUISITIONED FROM W P DUTHIE. H2984/67 H2984/67 DRIFTER BEACHED AFTER COLLISION 1941 ON CANT SHOAL EAST OF SOUTH BOOM HEAD. POSN OF THIS WK WAS UNCERTAIN UNTIL FOUND BY A FISHING BOAT 1955 WHEN IT WAS FIXED AND SURVEYED IN 1958. DISPERSAL OPERATIONS WERE UNDERTAKEN BY THE ADMIRALTY RESULTS OF WHICH ARE UNCERTAIN BUT IT IS BELIEVED THAT SMALL PIECES WERE SPREAD OVER A WIDE AREA. (HM MEDWAY). H1693/67 8.5.69 H1693/67 8.5.69 REPORTED AS NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE. (MCB). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 19176 BY HERD & MCKENZIE, FINDOCHTY. HIRED 1915-1919 AND AGAIN AS A MINESWEEPER FROM 11.1939. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 37NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. FOUNDERED IN THE THAMES ESTUARY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 26.774 N,0 50.566 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS MONARDA wreck located?

The HMS MONARDA wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.774 N,0 50.566 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MONARDA?

The seabed around the HMS MONARDA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HMS MONARDA sink?

The HMS MONARDA sank on Nov 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS MONARDA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MONARDA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS MONARDA belong to?

The HMS MONARDA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MONARDA?

The HMS MONARDA had a tonnage of 109 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MONARDA?

The HMS MONARDA is classified as a drifter.

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