Markersdall (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Markersdall (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 56.407 N,0 7.189 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.940117
  • Longitude: 0.119817
Wreck Depth 25.22 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.3 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 84.1
Sonar Width 13.2
Shadow Height 4.77
Orientation 178
Tonnage 1640
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5408/17 5.9.17 INS WK (OLD SYMBOL) IN 535530N, 000700E, WITH BUOY TO S. - FNM 564/17. H5896/17 1.10.17 AMEND TO WK 10FMS & DELETE BUOY. - FNM 609/17. 10.4.24 AMEND TO NDW. NE 1190. H0180/40 30.1.40 POSN 10M 140DEGS FLAMBOROUGH LT. (CUSTOMS, HULL, 30.1.40). H01624/44 14.6.44 POSN 535636N, 000724E. KNOWN TO HAVE AT LEAST 60FT OF WATER OVER IT. (CAPT M/S HUMBER 14.4.44). LC 1190. 10.4.72 AMEND TO WK 18MTRS. NC 121. 9.5.74 AMEND TO WK 17.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 121. H2534/74 28.11.79 THREE BAD OBSTNS REPD IN 535644N, 000700E; 535631N, 000720E & 535623N, 000711E. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS - VOL 1). H5084/77 20.3.80 EXAM'D 27.11.79 IN 535623N, 000720E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.3 IN GEN DEPTH 30.6MTRS. SCOUR 1.0MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS, LENGTH 79MTRS. LARGE WK LYING 160/340DEGS. MAINLY INTACT BUT WITH SOME SCATTERED WRECKAGE. (HMS ECHO, HI 64/79). BR STD. H1942/76 9.3.81 SWEPT 30.7.81. CLEAR AT 23.8, FOUL AT 24.2MTRS. SEA CONDITIONS - SWELL 1.5MTRS. (SOISS, HI 65/80). BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 12.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5356.407N, 0007.189E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 84.1MTRS, WIDTH 13.2MTRS, HEIGHT 4.77MTRS, ORIENTATION 178/358 DEGS. WRECK LIES ON ITS SIDE BUT HAS LARGELY COLLASPED AND IS PARTIALLY BURIED. SOME SCATTERED WRECKAGE AROUND THE AREA. THERE IS A STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 25MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-HAAKON, EX-ELLEN JENSEN. BUILT IN 1907 BY AKITES, BURMEISTER & WAIN, COPNEHAGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S AEGIR A/S. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 144HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUNSTON FOR ROUEN. CARGO 2500 TONS COAL. TORPEDOED BU UC-63.

General Comments

Wreck well degraded

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 56.407 N,0 7.189 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 56.407 N,0 7.189 E.

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

The MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 25.22 meters and is located at coordinates 53 56.407 N,0 7.189 E.

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

The seabed around the MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY) sink?

The MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 3, 1917.

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

The wreck of the MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY)?

The MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1640 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARKERSDALL (PROBABLY)?

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

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