Mangara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mangara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 12.646 N,1 41.303 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.210767
  • Longitude: 1.688383
Wreck Depth 14.31 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANGARA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 61.9
Sonar Width 11.4
Shadow Height 1.83
Orientation 27
Tonnage 1821
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1915
Bottom Texture 4,1
Scour Dimensions 024.1,,002.1,007.0
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 0.25 MILE E OF SIZEWELL BUOY. (DODS). H3211/17 26.5.17 DISPERSED 4M 99DEG FROM SIZEWELL BUOY. (TH). SHOWN ON CHARTS AS WK 7FMS. (DATE NOT KNOWN). 1923 SHOWN AS WK 45FT ON CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H7019/30 24.3.59 SWEPT OVER AT 47FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 48FT. (HMS FITZROY, E3163). H3273/61 10.9.62 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR 49FT, FOUL 50FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50FT IN 70FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS SCOTT, 17.4.62). BR STD. H909/60 18.5.66 LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 54FT IN 67FT. NO SCOUR. GOOD SONAR CONTACT AT 1100 YDS. (HMS MYRMIDON, 30.11.65). 31.7.74 AMEND TO SW 14.9MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H2917/83 2.4.85 EXAM'D 4.12.84 IN 521237N, 014125E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.7 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5 TO 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. CLEARLY DISPERSED - HULL POSSIBLY BROKEN IN TWO. WRECKAGE ORIENTATED 030/210 DEG. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 196). NCA. SEP 2017/000148722 22.6.17 EXAM'D 19.6.17 IN 5212.646N, 0141.303E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 61.9MTRS, WIDTH 11.4MTRS, HEIGHT 1.83MTRS, ORIENTATION 27/217 DEGS. ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI1495 H102_010). AMEND DW 14.3MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. SEP 2016/000091759 1.9.17 EXAM'D 11.12.16; IN 5212.646N, 0141.303E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.31MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 61.9MTRS, WIDTH 11.4MTRS, HEIGHT 1.83MTRS, ORIENTATION 027/207 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 24.12MTRS, 2.05MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 007 DEGS. WRECK IS ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 14.3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 27, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY A STEPHEN & SONS, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MACLAY & MACNTRY, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 149HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR WEST HARTLEPOOL CARGO 2400 TONS IRON ORE. TORPEDOED BY UB-16. ELEVEN MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the MANGARA wreck located?

The MANGARA wreck is located at coordinates 52 12.646 N,1 41.303 E.

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

The MANGARA lies at a depth of about 14.31 meters and is located at coordinates 52 12.646 N,1 41.303 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MANGARA?

The seabed around the MANGARA lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the MANGARA sink?

The MANGARA sank on Jul 28, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MANGARA discovered?

The wreck of the MANGARA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the MANGARA belong to?

The MANGARA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MANGARA carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the MANGARA?

The MANGARA had a tonnage of 1821 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANGARA?

The MANGARA is classified as a steam ship.

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