Mangen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mangen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 47 N,16 47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.783333
  • Longitude: -16.783333
Water Depth 5000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANGEN
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 71.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1253
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 18.5.41 H01001/40 18.5.41 VESSEL SANK IN 404700N, 164700W APPROX. (DODS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY CHRISTIANSANDS MEK VERKSTED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O F AHLMARK & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 127NHP. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR LISBON. TORPEDOED AND SUNK. 8 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MANGEN wreck located?

The MANGEN wreck is located at coordinates 40 47 N,16 47 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MANGEN?

The seabed around the MANGEN lies at approximately 5000 meters deep.

When did the MANGEN sink?

The MANGEN sank on Dec 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MANGEN discovered?

The wreck of the MANGEN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MANGEN belong to?

The MANGEN belonged to SE.

What cargo was the MANGEN carrying?

The MANGEN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MANGEN?

The MANGEN had a tonnage of 1253 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANGEN?

The MANGEN is classified as a steam ship.

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