Marchioness Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Marchioness Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.033 N,1 4.903 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.117217
  • Longitude: 1.081717
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARCHIONESS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 553
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 1997

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Marchioness is an underwater obstruction located approximately 30 miles northeast of Fecamp at coordinates 50 7.033 N, 1 4.903 E in the English Channel. Originally reported sunk during World War I and historically charted with various positions and dangerous wreck designations, this maritime site was officially deleted from hydrographic records and classified as non-valid following French wreck record updates in 1997 and 1998.

Surveying Details

SUNK APPROX 30 MILES NE FROM FECAMP. (WW1SL). H1271/76 22.9.81 SHOWN AS DW IN POSN 500708N, 010500E ON FR 6824 [1981 EDN]. - NM 2387/81. H4722/79 11.2.85 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 500705N, 010457E, APPROX. (BREST NM 85 01 40). AMEND TO DW PA. R/P. 15.4.86 THIS NM RELATES TO FR CHARTS NOT ON [EUR], SO LONGITUDE AMENDED TO 010459E. CHART BRANCH. SHOWN AS DW PA IN 500705N 010459E [EUR] ON NE 2147. 6.12.88 DW PD SHOWN ON FR 7083 [1988 EDN], BUT 1987 FR WK RECORDS SHOWS 0500 FOR FIX = PA. HH351/460/02 15.9.97 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 97 35 22). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 3736/97. 20.3.98 NOTED AS NON VALID IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 18 WHILE ON PASSAGE GLASGOW TO FECAMP. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17).

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FAQ

Where is the MARCHIONESS wreck located?

The MARCHIONESS wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.033 N,1 4.903 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARCHIONESS?

The seabed around the MARCHIONESS lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the MARCHIONESS sink?

The MARCHIONESS sank on Oct 20, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MARCHIONESS discovered?

The wreck of the MARCHIONESS was discovered in 1916.

What country did the MARCHIONESS belong to?

The MARCHIONESS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARCHIONESS carrying?

The MARCHIONESS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MARCHIONESS?

The MARCHIONESS had a tonnage of 553 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARCHIONESS?

The MARCHIONESS is classified as a steam ship.

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