Mabriton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mabriton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 12 N,23 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.200000
  • Longitude: -23.000000
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MABRITON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 6694
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 4.8.87 4.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 561200N, 230000W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). ALSO POSN GIVEN AS 530000N, 230000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED)
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS B R CHAPMAN & SON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 596NHP. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR MONTREAL. TORPEDOED BY U-32. 12 CREW WERE LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the MABRITON wreck located?

The MABRITON wreck is located at coordinates 56 12 N,23 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MABRITON?

The seabed around the MABRITON lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the MABRITON sink?

The MABRITON sank on Sep 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MABRITON discovered?

The wreck of the MABRITON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MABRITON belong to?

The MABRITON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MABRITON carrying?

The MABRITON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MABRITON?

The MABRITON had a tonnage of 6694 tons.

What type of wreck is the MABRITON?

The MABRITON is classified as a steam ship.

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