Mafeking Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mafeking Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.339 N,0 8.293 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.572317
  • Longitude: 0.138217
Wreck Depth 1.06 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAFEKING
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 33.2 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 28.08
Sonar Width 4.96
Shadow Height 2.88
Orientation 153
Tonnage 181
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1922
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 035.0,008.8,001.6,026
Debris Field No
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6867/22 21.10.22 WK IN 533418N, 000827E, OR 120DEGS, 5000FT FROM SPURN HEAD LTHO. ONLY HAS ABOUT 1FT OF VESSEL VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. MASTS AND FUNNELS BEING SUBMERGED. (HUMBER 72/22,73/22,74/22) CHART AS DW (1922). SQ. DATE. H874/23 1.3.24 WK DISPERSED. (M OF T M10307/23) DELETE. NE 1188. SEP 2021/000067871 1.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1683). NFA. RSDRA2023000266612 24.10.23 EXAM'D 02.10.23; WRECK LOCATED IN 5334.342N 0008.295E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3.3MTRS. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. NFS(GEOSIGHT LTD, H102, HI1703 004)INS DW 1.1MTRS. SEP 2025/000448562 6.10.25 LOCATED IN 5334.339N, 0008.293E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. LENGTH 28.08MTRS, WIDTH 4.96MTRS, HT 2.88MTRS. ORIENTATION 153/333 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 35.02MTRS, WIDTH 8.83MTRS, DEPTH 1.57MTRS. ORIENTATION 26 DEGS. LARGE DEFINED SHAPE, PROUD OF SEAFLOOR. (GEOSIGHT LAND AND HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS, HI 1703). AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1903, STRANDED ON THE BINKS, OFF SPURN HEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HULL STEAM FISHING AND ICE CO. LTD. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES & K SMITH)

General Comments

UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY INTACT WITH ONE BOILER VISIBLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 34.339 N,0 8.293 E
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FAQ

Where is the MAFEKING wreck located?

The MAFEKING wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.339 N,0 8.293 E.

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

The MAFEKING lies at a depth of about 1.06 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.339 N,0 8.293 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAFEKING?

The seabed around the MAFEKING lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the MAFEKING sink?

The MAFEKING sank on Oct 18, 1922.

When was the wreck of the MAFEKING discovered?

The wreck of the MAFEKING was discovered in 1922.

What country did the MAFEKING belong to?

The MAFEKING belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAFEKING carrying?

The MAFEKING was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MAFEKING?

The MAFEKING had a tonnage of 181 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAFEKING?

The MAFEKING is classified as a steam ship.

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