Maine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 17.04 N,0 41.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.284000
  • Longitude: 0.698333
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAINE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Tonnage 773
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 31, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the steamship MAINE is a submerged underwater obstruction located in the English Channel off the coast of Newhaven. The reported coordinates for this wreck site are 50 17.04 N, 0 41.9 E. Originally sunk during World War I in 1917, the vessel was historically documented as a casualty of the conflict. While various historical positions were recorded for the MAINE—including reports placing it near Beachy Head—the wreck was officially removed from active nautical charts in 1924, with the site now retained for historical filing purposes only. This underwater site remains part of the maritime heritage of the Sussex coast, representing a significant piece of WWI naval history buried beneath the waters of the English Channel.

Surveying Details

SUNK 30M OFF NEWHAVEN. (LL WW1). 1917 REPD POSN 37MILES FROM BEACHY HEAD. (DOCKET M80277). H7386/18 10.12.18 FRENCH LIST OF WRECKS GIVES POSN 501700N, 004200E. 5.2.19 CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 501700N, 004200E. H6391/19 GIVES REPD POSN AS 501252N, 035103E. DISREGARDED. H614/24 5.3.24 H614/24 & H1656/24 5.3.24 WK ERASED FROM CHARTS. POSN RETAINED FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 30M OFF NEWHAVEN. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 17.04 N,0 41.9 E
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FAQ

Where is the MAINE wreck located?

The MAINE wreck is located at coordinates 50 17.04 N,0 41.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAINE?

The seabed around the MAINE lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the MAINE sink?

The MAINE sank on Nov 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MAINE discovered?

The wreck of the MAINE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MAINE belong to?

The MAINE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MAINE?

The MAINE had a tonnage of 773 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAINE?

The MAINE is classified as a steam ship.

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