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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 1, 2014 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Shipwreck MANINA near Stack Skerry coordinates 59 1.401 N 4 30.434 W. Located off the coast of Scotland near the remote island of Stack Skerry this well broken underwater wreck sits on a seabed that transitions from rock to sand. The site has been surveyed across multiple dives revealing a ship in a deteriorated state with its bow and inverted stern resting approximately 40 meters apart. The wreckage displays significant structural debris including a bridge section and engine room components at 26 meters depth and a large mast extending toward the bow. The stern features a stainless steel propeller at 43 meters depth. The wreck lies on a steep slope with wreckage extending from 12 meters down to 44 meters in general depth. This site is identified by the UK Hydrographic Office as a known underwater obstruction.
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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
59 1.401 N,4 30.434 W
Manina on Wreck Map
Manina Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
WELL BROKEN UP, BOW & INVERTED STERN ARE MAIN PARTS