Madame Midas (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Madame midas (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 28.038 N,5 30.142 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.467300
  • Longitude: -5.502367
Wreck Depth 94 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 140
Tonnage 1203
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Surveying Details 23.3.18 23.3.18 SUNK 49 MILES S OF PENZANCE. (BOT MASTER). 5.4.18 5.4.18 SUNK IN 492700N, 052800W. (BOT MASTER, DOCKET M17299). 27.3.18 27.3.18 SUNK IN 492000N, 051500W. (BOSUNS REPORT, DOCKET M03278). 10.4.18 10.4.18 SUNK IN 492700N, 052800W. (POSN FROM SURVIVORS, DOCKET M03730). 9.4.18 9.4.18 SUNK IN 492700N, 052800W. (IDSA MASTER, DOCKET M17849). POSN 38 MILES S BY W 0.75 W FROM LIZARD. (LL WW1). H3895/74 3.12.74 H3895/74 3.12.74 LOCATED IN 492749N, 053002.4W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 94MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 101MTRS. SEABED MUD, SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. (HMS HECATE, HI 1/74). MAY NOT BE THE LEAST DEPTH. INS AS WK 94MTRS. - NM 169/75. HH090/637/01 18.11.94 HH090/637/01 18.11.94 EXAM'D 18.9.94 IN 492802.3N, 053008.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 94.6 IN GEN DEPTH 101MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.6MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 140/320DEGS. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. APPEARS TO BE IN TWO PARTS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 637). RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 1999

Circumstances of loss

EX- DUVA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 55 WHILE EN ROUTE CARDIFF TO LA ROCHELLE. SANK IN 35 MINUTES. (WW1SL, BOT & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

PROBABLY IN TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 28.038 N,5 30.142 W.

How deep is the MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 94 meters and is located at coordinates 49 28.038 N,5 30.142 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY)?

The MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1203 tons.

What type of wreck is the MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY)?

The MADAME MIDAS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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