Manina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Manina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 1.401 N,4 30.434 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.023350
  • Longitude: -4.507233
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANINA
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 80.5 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1333
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1968
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7838/53 22.4.68 POSN 590130N, 043030W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H2884/83 11.5.84 SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED 19.8.83 IN 590125N, 043018W [OGB]. THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE A WK. LIES CLOSE UNDER SE SIDE OF STACK SKERRY. NOT FURTHER EXAMINED. (RACAL SURVEY, HI 160). NCA. 28.7.99 WK IS TIGHT TO STACK SKERRY. REMAINS OF BRIDGE, MIDSHIPS AND SOME ENGINE ROOM PARTS TO 26MTRS. HUGE MAST LEADS TO BOW AT 43MTRS. STERN WITH STAINLESS STEEL PROP AT 43MTRS. (DIVER MAGAZINE, AUGUST 1999). NCA. HH100/351/15 4.2.00 LIES IN 5901.429N, 0430.350W [OGB]. POSN BY GPS. WELL BROKEN UP. BOW AND INVERTED STERN ABOUT 40MTRS APART IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. WRECKAGE RUNS UP THE SLOPE TO 12MTRS. SEABED ROCK LEADING DOWN TO SAND AT 42MTRS. (K J HEATH). INS AS NDW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1947 BY ERIKSBERG MEK VERKSTADS A/B, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KANAV SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE BERGEN FOR GLASGOW. GROUNDED ON STACK SKERRY, 30M OFF ORKNEY, AND LATER SANK NEARBY IN DEEP WATER. 9 OF CREW OF 14 LOST. (MSD).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, BOW & INVERTED STERN ARE MAIN PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 1.401 N,4 30.434 W
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FAQ

Where is the MANINA wreck located?

The MANINA wreck is located at coordinates 59 1.401 N,4 30.434 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MANINA?

The seabed around the MANINA lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the MANINA sink?

The MANINA sank on Apr 8, 1968.

When was the wreck of the MANINA discovered?

The wreck of the MANINA was discovered in 1968.

What country did the MANINA belong to?

The MANINA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MANINA carrying?

The MANINA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MANINA?

The MANINA had a tonnage of 1333 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANINA?

The MANINA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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