Manipur (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Manipur (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 41.256 N,5 11.81 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.687600
  • Longitude: -5.196833
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANIPUR (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 144.2 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 11.3
Sonar Length 157
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 8.9
Orientation 90
Tonnage 8652
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 17, 1940
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 10.1.40 POSN 584100N, 051400W. ALSO GIVEN AS 6M NW OF CAPE WRATH. NCA. 13.11.57 INS AS NDWPD IN 584100N, 051400W. NC 1954. H5826/59 17.11.59 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 2720. H1270/71 23.12.71 SALVAGE CONTRACT TAKEN BY RISDON BEAZLEY ULRICK HARMS. SOME RECOVERIES MADE. (DTI, LTR DTD NOV '71). 2.7.74 AMEND TO USCPA 40MTRS. NC 2635. H4551/76 7.12.76 CARGO VESSEL, LYING IN 2 PARTS LOCATED IN 584123N, 051142W. POSN BY DECCA. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 27.10.76). LOCATED 1956-57. H2884/83 10.5.84 LISTED POSN INVESTIGATED 23.9.83. NOTHING FOUND EXCEPT 1 POINT CONTACT, POSSIBLY DEBRIS STANDING 1MTR HIGH IN 584102N, 051404W [OGB]. LARGE, WELL BROKEN WK LOCATED IN 584117N, 051143W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8MTRS, LENGTH 200MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS. LYING ENE/WSW. (RACAL SURVEY, HI 160). BR STD. H4551/76 4.7.86 SALVAGE OPS IN POSN 301DEG, 7.2M FROM CAPE WRATH. MARKED BY BUOYS. (KILBURNS SALVAGE COMPANY LTD, TELEX 19.6.86). HH091/071/01 29.11.05 EXAM'D 15.8.05 IN 5841.256N, 0511.810W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.9 IN GEN DEPTH 66.8MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS DEEP AT BOW AND STERN. LENGTH 157MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HT 8.9MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOAMALY. GENERALLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1071). BOWS W, BROKEN FWD AND AFT. AMEND WK 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY LITHGOWS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J BROCKLEBANK. TURBINE ENGINES OF 1147 HP FOR 13.5KTS. PASSAGE BALTIMORE & HALIFAX FOR LONDON IN CONVOY HX 55A. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-57. 14 OF 79 CREW LOST. (LL WW2 & DODS)

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS W, BROKEN FWD AND AFT, SCOUR AT BOW & STERN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 41.256 N,5 11.81 W
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FAQ

Where is the MANIPUR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MANIPUR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 41.256 N,5 11.81 W.

How deep is the MANIPUR (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MANIPUR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 58 41.256 N,5 11.81 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MANIPUR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MANIPUR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the MANIPUR (PROBABLY) sink?

The MANIPUR (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MANIPUR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MANIPUR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MANIPUR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MANIPUR (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MANIPUR (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MANIPUR (PROBABLY) was carrying timber,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MANIPUR (PROBABLY)?

The MANIPUR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 8652 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANIPUR (PROBABLY)?

The MANIPUR (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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