Margam Abbey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Margam abbey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 0.3 N,6 34.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.005000
  • Longitude: 6.579167
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name MARGAM ABBEY
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1928
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H9758/19 22.11.19 WK IN 370018N, 063445E OR 140DEGS, 100MTRS FROM R LT ON POINT OF COLLO. (PARIS NM 37/2457/19). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1919) 140DEGS, 0.5C FROM COLLO R LT. - NM 53/19. H692/22 6.2.22 WK IS 120DEGS, 1.25C FROM F.R. LT. (PARIS NM 8/186/22). AMEND POSN. - NM 300/22. H841/28 4.2.28 DELETE. (PARIS NM 4/164). AMEND TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 312/28.
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM CARDIFF FOR ORAN & ALEXANDRIA. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE & BEACHED. TWO LIVES LOST. (WW1SL & LLWW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 0.3 N,6 34.75 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARGAM ABBEY wreck located?

The MARGAM ABBEY wreck is located at coordinates 37 0.3 N,6 34.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGAM ABBEY?

The seabed around the MARGAM ABBEY lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MARGAM ABBEY discovered?

The wreck of the MARGAM ABBEY was discovered in 1919.

What type of wreck is the MARGAM ABBEY?

The MARGAM ABBEY is classified as a steam ship.