Manx Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Manx Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 29.979 N,1 33.107 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.499650
  • Longitude: -1.551783
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANX
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 72.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 5
Tonnage 1343
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK IN 583000N, 013300W APPROX. (WW2SL). 11.5.72 INS AS NDW PA. LC 1942. 21.8.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 90MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 115.
Last Amended Date Oct 2, 1978

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 19I6 BY VAN DER GIESSEN & ZONEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S WILHELMS' REDERI. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 127NHP. STRUCK A MINE & SANK OFF KINNAIRD HD. THIRTEEN MEN LOST. (DODS). TORPEDOED BY U-19 (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the MANX wreck located?

The MANX wreck is located at coordinates 58 29.979 N,1 33.107 W.

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

The MANX lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 58 29.979 N,1 33.107 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MANX?

The seabed around the MANX lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the MANX sink?

The MANX sank on Jan 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MANX discovered?

The wreck of the MANX was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MANX belong to?

The MANX belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the MANX?

The MANX had a tonnage of 1343 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANX?

The MANX is classified as a steam ship.

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