Manchuria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Manchuria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 5.028 N,3 52.058 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.083800
  • Longitude: -3.867633
Wreck Depth 72 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANCHURIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 120
Sonar Width 12
Tonnage 2997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details WK IN 490800N, 035300W SHOWN ON WRECK CHART. POSN 60M NW OF USHANT. (MO14030). 4.1.88 SHOWN AS WK USC 58MTRS PD IN 490800N, 035254W ON FRENCH 6930 [1985 EDN]. BR STD. HH226/400/02 28.2.95 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 95 05 20). BR STD. 9.3.95 NOW WK 73MTRS IN 49055.5N, 035158W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). BR STD. 21.6.99 POSN 4905.088N, 0351.968W [EUR]. POSN BY DGPS. LENGTH 120MTRS. WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 000/180DEGS. NOTED AS DIFFUSION LIMITEE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO CINC. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 8.9.09 WK 72MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 6930 [2ND EDN' 09 1:150,000]. AMEND IN EXISTING POSN. NC 2648 [ADOPTION OF 6930].
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2019

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 60M NW OF USHANT WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LA GOULETTE TO WEST HARTLEPOOL. 26 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the MANCHURIA wreck located?

The MANCHURIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 5.028 N,3 52.058 W.

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

The MANCHURIA lies at a depth of about 72 meters and is located at coordinates 49 5.028 N,3 52.058 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MANCHURIA?

The seabed around the MANCHURIA lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the MANCHURIA sink?

The MANCHURIA sank on Oct 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MANCHURIA discovered?

The wreck of the MANCHURIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MANCHURIA belong to?

The MANCHURIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MANCHURIA carrying?

The MANCHURIA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the MANCHURIA?

The MANCHURIA had a tonnage of 2997 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANCHURIA?

The MANCHURIA is classified as a steam ship.

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