Magdapur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Magdapur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 11.546 N,1 42.43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.192433
  • Longitude: 1.707167
Wreck Depth 20.39 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAGDAPUR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 144.2 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 162.7
Sonar Width 29.2
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 124
Tonnage 8641
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 1939
Bottom Texture 4,1
Scour Dimensions 069.3,,003.9,173.0
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details POSN 521100N, 014300E, APPROX. (WW2SL). H6615/39 22.9.39 INS DW WITH ONE G CON BUOY TO N OF WRECK AND ONE G CON BUOY TO S OF WRECK. BOTH FL G. (TH). - NM ACTION. H6615/39 13.1.42 AMEND BUOYS TO G SPH. H6615/39 15.3.45 AMEND BUOY TO G CAN GP FL(2)G 10 SEC, 270 DEG 1 CABLE FROM WRECK. - NM 760/45. H6615/39 3.7.49 OROPESA SWEEP 3.6.49 CLEAR AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63FT. DEPTH IN VICINITY 82FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 2.7.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT AND DELETE BUOY. - NM 1101/49. H3273/62 10.9.62 LOCATED IN 521143N, 014220E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72FT IN 83FT. (HMS SCOTT 1962). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H909/66 19.5.66 LEAST E/S DEPTH 72FT IN 86FT. SONAR CONTACT AT 600YDS. (HMS MYRMIDON, 30.11.65). AMEND TO WK 12FMS. BR STD. H4629/71 21.12.72 COMPLETELY PULVERISED, ONLY STEEL FOUND. IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL LIE OF VESSEL. CANNOT IDENTIFY PARTS EXCEPT ENGINE ROOM COMPONENTS. SEABED SOFT SAND. (E GILES, UNDERMARINE OPS 26.6.72). 31.7.74 AMEND TO WK 22MTRS. NC 1543. H2917/83 1.4.85 EXAM'D 16.10.84 IN 521131N, 014233E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.9 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. DISPERSED WRECKAGE LYING OVER AREA APPROX 175 X 50MTRS. CONSIDER CONTACT REPORTED BY MYRMIDON IN 1965 WAS FROM SHARP RIDGE RUNNING NW THROUGH THE POSN QUOTED. (SOISS, HI 196). AMEND TO WK 20.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091753 31.08.17 EXAM'D 11.12.16; IN 5211.546N, 0142.430E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 162.7MTRS, WIDTH 29.2MTRS, HEIGHT 5.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 124/304 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 69.29MTRS, 3.86MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 173 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 20.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THOS & JHO BROCKLEBANK LTD. TWO BOILERS, TURBINE OF 1147HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY PARSON MARINE STEAM TURBINE CO LTD. PASSAGE SOUTH SHIELDS FOR SOUTHAMPTON. IN BALLAST. STRUCK MINE LAID BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. SIX MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the MAGDAPUR wreck located?

The MAGDAPUR wreck is located at coordinates 52 11.546 N,1 42.43 E.

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

The MAGDAPUR lies at a depth of about 20.39 meters and is located at coordinates 52 11.546 N,1 42.43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAGDAPUR?

The seabed around the MAGDAPUR lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the MAGDAPUR sink?

The MAGDAPUR sank on Sep 10, 1939.

When was the wreck of the MAGDAPUR discovered?

The wreck of the MAGDAPUR was discovered in 1939.

What country did the MAGDAPUR belong to?

The MAGDAPUR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAGDAPUR carrying?

The MAGDAPUR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MAGDAPUR?

The MAGDAPUR had a tonnage of 8641 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAGDAPUR?

The MAGDAPUR is classified as a steam ship.

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