Manaar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Manaar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 10 N,10 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.166667
  • Longitude: -10.833333
Water Depth 2259 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANAAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 143.3 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 7242
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H034/39 14.3.96 H034/39 14.3.96 SUNK APPROX 65M WNW OF CAPE ROCA, PORTUGAL. (WW2SL & DODS). NCA, POSN 391000N, 105000W FOR FILING ONLY. 25.4.02 25.4.02 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 3828.00N, 1050.00W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, WW2SL & LLWW2).
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1917 BY CHAS. CONNEL & CO.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T.& J. BROCKLEBANK. ON PASSAGE FROM CLYDE & LIVERPOOL TO CALCUTTA & RANGOON. WAS TORPEDOED BY A GERMAN SUB U-38, AIDED BY THREE OTHERS, BROKEN IN TWO AND SANK. 85 SURVIVED, SEVEN KILLED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MANAAR wreck located?

The MANAAR wreck is located at coordinates 39 10 N,10 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MANAAR?

The seabed around the MANAAR lies at approximately 2259 meters deep.

When did the MANAAR sink?

The MANAAR sank on Sep 6, 1939.

When was the wreck of the MANAAR discovered?

The wreck of the MANAAR was discovered in 1939.

What country did the MANAAR belong to?

The MANAAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MANAAR carrying?

The MANAAR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MANAAR?

The MANAAR had a tonnage of 7242 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANAAR?

The MANAAR is classified as a steam ship.

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