Where is the MADGE WILDFIRE wreck located?

The MADGE WILDFIRE wreck is located at coordinates 54 4.21 N,4 36.57 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MADGE WILDFIRE?

The seabed around the MADGE WILDFIRE lies at approximately -1 meters deep.

When did the MADGE WILDFIRE sink?

The MADGE WILDFIRE sank on Mar 2, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MADGE WILDFIRE discovered?

The wreck of the MADGE WILDFIRE was discovered in 1991.

What country did the MADGE WILDFIRE belong to?

The MADGE WILDFIRE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MADGE WILDFIRE carrying?

The MADGE WILDFIRE was carrying foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MADGE WILDFIRE?

The MADGE WILDFIRE had a tonnage of 348 tons.

What type of wreck is the MADGE WILDFIRE?

The MADGE WILDFIRE is classified as a steam ship.

Madge Wildfire Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Madge wildfire Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	54 4.21 N,4 36.57 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 54.070167 Longitude: -4.609500
Water Depth	-1 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	MADGE WILDFIRE
Type	steam ship
Flag	GB
Length	42.7 m
Width	7 m
Tonnage	348
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Mar 2, 1941
Original Detection Year	1991
Original Source	other
Surveying Details	HH100/351/04 15.3.91 HH100/351/04 15.3.91 GROUNDED JUST SE OF GOLF LINKS HOTEL, ADJACENT TO CLABURY ROCK. ENGINE BLOCK IS STILL VISIBLE AT LW AND SALVAGE CONTRACTOR'S CONCRETE PLINTH IS STILL ON THE ROCKS. POSN 540412N, 043630W. (A CORKILL, 9.12.90). NCA.
Last Amended Date	Jan 12, 2001

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK THE NE SIDE OF LANGNESS IN GOOD VISIBILITY WHILE ON PASSAGE LIVERPOOL TO GLASGOW. CARGO WAS SALVAGED AND MOST OF WK REMOVED FOR SCRAP. (DICTIONARY OF SHIPWRECKS OFF ISLE OF MAN, A CORKILL).

General Comments

ENGINE BLOCK AND SALVAGE CONTRACTORS PLINTH VISIBLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 4.21 N,4 36.57 W

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