Machu Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Machu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 26.815 N,0 4.119 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.446917
- Longitude: -0.068650
|
| Wreck Depth |
9.4 m
|
| Water Depth |
10 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MACHU |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Tonnage |
133 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 22, 1945
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
May 8, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The underwater wreck named MACHU is located at coordinates 49 26.815 N, 0 4.119 W in the English Channel near the coast of France. Historical hydrographic surveys from the UK Hydrographic Office and French records trace the history of this obstruction, initially recorded as a dangerous wreck before being accurately positioned with a least depth of 9.4 meters. Survey records spanning from 1945 to 2013 document positional updates, deletions of erroneous early positions, and chart updates noting a wreck with a clearance of less than 20 meters in a general depth of 10 meters, maintaining a position accuracy of 100 meters.
Surveying Details
H01818/44 6.4.45 DW PA IN 492700N, 000300W. (CDR M/S, LE HAVRE 24.3.45). - FNM 989/45. H1271/75 7.10.76 NOT SHOWN ON FR 6603 [JUNE 1976 EDN]. DELETED. - NM 2054/76. H2340/87 26.4.88 WK 9.4MTRS [5FMS 1FT] IN 492752N, 000402W. (BREST NM 88 12 34). BR STD. H4226/85 19.1.89 DELETE FROM RECORDS. THIS IS AN EARLY POSN OF WK [23948] IN 492650N, 000353W. (EPSHOM 26.10.88). G/S. HH351/351/01 18.12.89 WK 9.4MTRS SHOWN IN 492652N, 000403W ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]; WK WITH CLEARANCE LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590110). NC 2613. 18.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 4926.815N, 0004.119W.
Circumstances of loss
24.3.45 PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR CAEN. MINED. (CDR M/S, LE HAVRE, 24.3.45 & WW2SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 26.815 N,0 4.119 W
Machu on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the MACHU wreck located?
The MACHU wreck is located at coordinates 49 26.815 N,0 4.119 W.
How deep is the MACHU and where exactly is it located?
The MACHU lies at a depth of about 9.4 meters and is located at coordinates 49 26.815 N,0 4.119 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MACHU?
The seabed around the MACHU lies at approximately 10 meters deep.
When did the MACHU sink?
The MACHU sank on Mar 22, 1945.
When was the wreck of the MACHU discovered?
The wreck of the MACHU was discovered in 1945.
What country did the MACHU belong to?
The MACHU belonged to FR.
What was the tonnage of the MACHU?
The MACHU had a tonnage of 133 tons.
What type of wreck is the MACHU?
The MACHU is classified as a steam ship.