Mahratta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mahratta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.487 N,1 28.771 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.241450
  • Longitude: 1.479517
Wreck Depth 2.55 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAHRATTA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 135.9 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 9.1
Sonar Length 150
Sonar Width 35
Shadow Height 11
Orientation 90
Tonnage 5730
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1909
Scour Dimensions 080.0,150.0,003.0,020.0
Original Detection Year 1909
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H927/59 31.3.60 WK, LEAST E/S DEPTH 4FT, IN 511426N, 012856E. (ECES, DTD 1959). CHART AS WK 0FMS 4FT. - NM 906/60. H2421/62 23.8.62 OBSERVED AT LW. WRECKAGE ABOUT 3FT LONG, JUST VISIBLE. DRIES 4FT IN GEN DEPTH 36FT. POSN BY HSA. (HMS EGERIA, DTD 27.3.62). AMEND TO ST (DRIES 4FT). LC 1828. H2996/65 9.11.65 WK IN 511426N, 012856E USING HSA. DRIES 4FT. SEABED SAND. VISIBLE AS A HUMP ABOUT 10FT LONG AND 4FT HIGH. A SECOND HUMP, WHICH DRIES ABOUT 2FT, IS VISIBLE ABOUT 255DEGS, 200FT FROM FIRST PART. (HMS ECHO, DTD 1.7.65). NCA. H1889/66 8.11.66 DRIES 3FT. (HMS ECHO, DTD 25.10.66). AMEND TO ST (DRIES 3FT). LCS 1828 & 1895. H3890/68 19.3.68 EXAM'D USING SONAR AND E/S TYPE 772. FIXED USING DECCA. DRIES 2FT BY E/S; DRIES 3FT BY SONAR. GEN DEPTH 40-49FT. SCOUR DEPTH 50FT. A VERY GOOD SONAR CONTACT AND SEA SURFACE IS DISTURBED. (HMS EGERIA, HI 48/67). AMEND TO ST (DRIES). R/S. [+2FT ON ALL SOUNDINGS TO AGREE WITH BA 1828]. 26.6.68 NOW CHARTED AS ST (DRIES 2FT) [LAT]. NE 1828. 13.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS ST (DRIES 0.6MTRS). NC 1828. H2100/74 30.1.74 LOCATED IN 511427N, 012852E USING HIFIX. CLOSE SOUNDED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 0.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 16MTRS [LAT]. FLAT SEABED. MARKED WATER DISTURBANCE ON SURFACE. LIES E/W, OVER A DISTANCE OF 75MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, H525 NO 228/73, SURVEY [K6825/2]). AMEND TO DW (DRIES). NE 1828. [NOTE: THIS WRECK COULD BE 'MAHRATTA I']. 24.6.80 NOW CHARTED AS WK 0.2MTRS. NE 1828. H1938/78 20.3.81 EXAM'D 11.11.80 IN 511427N, 012852E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 1.0, FOUL AT 1.25MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.5 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT MORE THAN 13MTRS. LENGTH 155MTRS, BEAM 37MTRS. LYING 085/265DEGS. APPARENTLY BREAKING UP & SAND BUILDING UP AROUND WK. MASSIVE SURFACE SWIRLS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). AMEND TO SW 1MTR IN 511427N, 012852E. R/P. H1310/84/23 12.9.84 WELL BROKEN UP & IN TWO DISTINCT AREAS OF WKGE. TIDE & SALVAGE GRADUALLY FLATTENING WK. (EAST KENT MARITIME TRUST, DTD 23.7.84). H2331/85 11.11.86 EXAM'D 26.6.86 IN 511427N, 012852E USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.7 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 16.5MTRS. CLOSE SOUNDED BUT THERE REMAINS A POSSIBILITY THAT A SHOALER DEPTH EXISTS ON THE WK. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 298). 17.7.86 SALVAGE OF PIG IRON WAS UNDERTAKEN BY SALVAGE VESSEL 'HERBERT ROBINSON' [HUMBER DIVERS]. GUM & JUTE CARGO REMAIN ONBOARD. WK REMAINS INTACT EXCEPT FOR HOLE BLOWN IN PORT SIDE & SUPERSTRUCTURE NO LONGER EXISTS TO ANY GREAT EXTENT. NCA. HH090/511/01 14.10.91 EXAM'D 24.6.91 IN 511426.6N, 012852.8E USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 2.2, FOUL AT 2.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 16.3MTRS. LIES 085/265DEGS. NO DCS3 HT OBTAINED. (NP 1016, HI 511). NCA. HH090/511/01 5.3.92 WK WAS FULLY WIRE SWEPT. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED PRIOR TO SWEEPING, PROBABLY FROM WEED. (NP 1016, HI 511, REPLY TO SURVEY APPRAISAL). NCA. HH242/400/05 20.3.94 SW 1MTR IN 511427N, 012852E, OMITTED IN ERROR FROM NE 1828. (ENGINEER, RAMSGATE LIFEBOAT, TELECON). - NM 969/94. HH090/738/01 23.7.97 EXAM'D 6.97 IN 511427.5N, 012851.6E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 1.8, FOUL 2.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.9 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS. LIES 100/280DEGS. LARGE PIECES OF SCATTERED & BROKEN DEBRIS. PARTIALLY BURIED. SCOUR EXTENDS 40MTRS TOWARDS 060DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 738). AMEND TO SW 1.8MTRS IN 511427.5N, 012851.5E. BR STD. SEP 2019/000022679 27.6.19 EXAM'D 3.5.19; IN 5114.487N, 0128.771E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.55MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS, LENGTH 150MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS, HT 11MTRS, ORIENTATION 090 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 150MTRS, 3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 020 DEGS. WK BROKEN UP IN AT LEAST TWO PARTS. MAST LIKE FEATURE POINTING TOWARDS SOUTH. PARTIALLY BURIED IN SAND. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). AMEND DW 2.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1892 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J BROCKLEBANK. ON PASSAGE FROM CALCUTTA TO LONDON & DUNDEE. WAS WRECKED ON GOODWIN SANDS DUE TO A CONGESTION OF SHIPPING, STRONG TIDES & HER INABILITY TO OBTAIN A PILOT. CREW & PASSENGERS SAFE, ONE SUICIDE. (LLOYDS, DODS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the MAHRATTA wreck located?

The MAHRATTA wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.487 N,1 28.771 E.

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

The MAHRATTA lies at a depth of about 2.55 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.487 N,1 28.771 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAHRATTA?

The seabed around the MAHRATTA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the MAHRATTA sink?

The MAHRATTA sank on Apr 19, 1909.

When was the wreck of the MAHRATTA discovered?

The wreck of the MAHRATTA was discovered in 1909.

What country did the MAHRATTA belong to?

The MAHRATTA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAHRATTA carrying?

The MAHRATTA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MAHRATTA?

The MAHRATTA had a tonnage of 5730 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAHRATTA?

The MAHRATTA is classified as a steam ship.

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