Magda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Magda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38 N,5 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.633333
  • Longitude: -5.216667
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAGDA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.4
Tonnage 1603
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H4908/79 7.7.80 H4908/79 7.7.80 TORPEDOED AND SUNK 8M OFF TREVOSE HEAD. (A. CROTHALL, 22.5.80). APPROX POSN 503800N, 051300W FOR FILING ONLY. [SEE ALSO WK RECORD 16863]. HH090/799/01 8.9.00 HH090/799/01 8.9.00 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMENDED DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1905 BY R. DUNCAN & CO., PORT GLASGOW AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY H. A. MEYER, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 8M OFF TREVOSE HEAD WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM PORT TALBOT TO ROUEN. (DODS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the MAGDA wreck located?

The MAGDA wreck is located at coordinates 50 38 N,5 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAGDA?

The seabed around the MAGDA lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the MAGDA sink?

The MAGDA sank on Aug 18, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MAGDA discovered?

The wreck of the MAGDA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the MAGDA belong to?

The MAGDA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MAGDA carrying?

The MAGDA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MAGDA?

The MAGDA had a tonnage of 1603 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAGDA?

The MAGDA is classified as a steam ship.

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