Manchester Engineer (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Manchester engineer (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 5.366 N,0 1.767 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.089433
  • Longitude: 0.029450
Wreck Depth 31.83 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 93 m
Width 15.8 m
Sonar Length 123
Sonar Width 16.4
Shadow Height 8.61
Orientation 297
Tonnage 4465
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 16, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 010.0,,,120.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5150 23.8.17 POSN 540315N, 000430E, 0.5M TO W OF BUOY. (PILOT'S REPORT). H01624/44 16.7.44 POSN 540446N, 000254E. LEAST DEPTH 51FT. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 15.7.44). NE 1190 & NM 1612/44. 3.7.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISH CHARTS 5400 & 5300 [1965 EDN]. 20.3.72 AMEND TO WK 15.5MTRS. NC 121. 9.5.74 AMEND TO WK 14.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 121. H5084/77 21.3.80 LOCATED 28.11.79 IN 540522N, 000153E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.4 IN GEN DEPTH 42.7MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 9.6MTRS, LENGTH 130MTRS. LYING 030/310DEG. WK WITH HIGH POINTS AT EITHER END. (HMS ECHO, HI 64/79). BR STD. 6.5.04 EUT POSN: 5405.380N, 0001.778E. NE 121. 1.6.09 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AS GRAAFJELD, BUT CONSIDERED THAT THIS WRECK IS PROBABLY MANCHESTER ENGINEER FROM LENGTH AND SIZE. (C RACEY E-MAIL DTD 29.5.09) DETAILS OF MANCHESTER ENGINEER TRANSFERRED FROM [6473] & NEW POSN FOR FILING RECORD CREATED FOR GRAFFJELD [73596]. NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 4.10.16 EXAM'D 10.3.16; IN 5405.366N, 0001.767E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 31.83MTRS, GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. LENGTH 123.0MTRS, WIDTH 16.4MTRS, HT 8.61MTRS, ORIENTATION 297/117 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WK PARTIALLY INTACT. (MMT, HI 1473, H525_6483). AMEND NDW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY NORTHUMBERLAND SB CO LTD., WITH THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 372HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSONS, WESTGARTH & CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MANCHESTER LINERS LTD. PASSAGE SOUTH SHIELDS FOR ST NAZIARE. TORPEDOED BY U-34. NO LIVES LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 5.366 N,0 1.767 E.

How deep is the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 31.83 meters and is located at coordinates 54 5.366 N,0 1.767 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) sink?

The MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY)?

The MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4465 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY)?

The MANCHESTER ENGINEER (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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