Macedonier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Macedonier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 51.977 N,8 42.044 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.866283
  • Longitude: -8.700733
Wreck Depth 101 m
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MACEDONIER
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 122.2 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 5227
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01001/40 POSN 575200N, 084200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 25.5.73 INS AS NDW. NE 2720. 5.12.75 AMEND TO WK USC PA 55FMS. NE 2635. (TONNAGE KNOWN). 5.2.79 AMEND TO WK USC PA 101MTRS. NC 2721. (TONNAGE KNOWN). 20.5.91 CONFIRMATION OF POSN. (LL WW2, WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN GEN DEPTH 130MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 13, 1982

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY LLOYD ROYAL BELGE (GT BRITAIN). OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE MARITIME BELGE (LLOYD ROYAL) SOC. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 567NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TAMPA & HALIFAX FOR THE TEES. TORPEDOED BY U-96. 4 MEN LOST. (LL WW2, WW2SL, DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the MACEDONIER wreck located?

The MACEDONIER wreck is located at coordinates 57 51.977 N,8 42.044 W.

How deep is the MACEDONIER and where exactly is it located?

The MACEDONIER lies at a depth of about 101 meters and is located at coordinates 57 51.977 N,8 42.044 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MACEDONIER?

The seabed around the MACEDONIER lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the MACEDONIER sink?

The MACEDONIER sank on Dec 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MACEDONIER discovered?

The wreck of the MACEDONIER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MACEDONIER belong to?

The MACEDONIER belonged to BE.

What cargo was the MACEDONIER carrying?

The MACEDONIER was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the MACEDONIER?

The MACEDONIER had a tonnage of 5227 tons.

What type of wreck is the MACEDONIER?

The MACEDONIER is classified as a steam ship.

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