Margit Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Margit Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 53.453 N,14 31.333 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.890883
  • Longitude: 14.522217
Wreck Depth 13.33 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGIT
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Sonar Length 116
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 137
Tonnage 3257
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1941
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H7407/46 13.1.47 WK IN 355320N, 143125E, ABOUT 1C SW OF W.D. POST, BIGHI PT. LEAST DEPTH 27FT. (C IN C MED). CHART AS DWP 27FT. - NM BLOCK 4020/46. H2752/58 31.7.53 DWP, LEAST DEPTH 31FT, LYING 315/135DEG. (HMS DALRYMPLE SURVEY, E 8894, DTD 8/49-5/50). LIES BETWEEN NOS. 14 & 14A BUOYS, KALKARA CREEK. (KHM MALTA HN NO 18, 7.11.46). LC 974. H765/52 5.12.63 LEAST DEPTH NOW 43FT. (QHM MALTA HN NO.16, 22.10.63). - NM 2324/63 & FNM 96/63. H2326/84 12.8.86 DESCRIBED AS WK OF SPANISH VESSEL IN 355332N, 143122E. 110MTRS LONG, BEAM 12MTRS, STANDING 7.5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. LISTING SOME 33DEG TO PORT, WITH BOW SECTION BROKEN AWAY FROM MAIN HULL & WITH LIST OF 40DEG. SEPARATE WRECKAGE LIES OFF STBD SIDE (?REMAINS OF HMS ABINGDON). PART OF MAST OR BOOM STILL STANDS ON AFTER SECTION, NO HEIGHT SUPPLIED. (WRECK INVESTIGATIONS NOV 1984, SURVEY K9803/1 & 3). NCA. 16.1.01 CHARTED AS DWP, LENGTH 110MTRS, BEAM 30MTRS, LEAST DEPTH 13.1MTRS IN 3553.450N, 1431.340E [WGD]. NC 177. SEP 2019/000051992 11.12.18 LOCATED IN 3553.450N, 1431.340E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 21MTRS. LENGTH 116MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HEIGHT 6.6MTRS. NFS.(SNT05_17 HMS ECHO/SMB SAPPHIRE). AMEND DW 13.4MTRS. SEP 2019/000112606 20.11.18 LOCATED IN 3553.461N, 1431.325E [WGD]. WATER COLUMN DEPTH 13.33MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 18MTRS. LENGTH 116MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HEIGHT 6.6MTRS. LARGE WRECK SURROUNDED BY DEBRIS (SNT05_17 H525 HMS ECHO). AMEND DW 13.3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2023
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Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1913 BY FORGES & CHANTIERS DE LA MEDITERRANEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARGIT SS CO. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 490NHP. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (DODS & LLWW2).

General Comments

INTACT, WELL COLLAPSED

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 53.453 N,14 31.333 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARGIT wreck located?

The MARGIT wreck is located at coordinates 35 53.453 N,14 31.333 E.

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

The MARGIT lies at a depth of about 13.33 meters and is located at coordinates 35 53.453 N,14 31.333 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGIT?

The seabed around the MARGIT lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the MARGIT sink?

The MARGIT sank on Apr 19, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MARGIT discovered?

The wreck of the MARGIT was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MARGIT belong to?

The MARGIT belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the MARGIT?

The MARGIT had a tonnage of 3257 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGIT?

The MARGIT is classified as a steam ship.

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