Marlene (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marlene (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 18.98 N,14 17.53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.316333
  • Longitude: -14.292167
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARLENE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 137.2 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 140
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 22.6
Orientation 50
Tonnage 6507
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1941
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 10.9.71 10.9.71 VESSEL SUNK OFF SIERRA LEONE IN 081500N, 141900W APPROX. (DODS, BSS WWI VOL3). NCA. 21.7.09 SEP 2009/000088088 21.7.09 LOCATED IN 0818.98N, 1417.53W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.4 IN GEN DEPTH 84MTRS WITH PREDICTED TIDES. LENGTH 140MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 22.6MTRS. INTACT AND INVERTED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HN DTD 17.7.09 FOR HI 1276). INS AS WK 61MTRS. - NM 4243/09. 6.4.10 6.4.10 LEAST M/B DEPTH 62.74MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1276, ROS). NCA. 9.4.10 9.4.10 LEAST M/B DEPTH 62.45MTRS. (EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA FOR HI 1276). AMEND WK 62MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KAYE TRANSPORT CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 845 NHP. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR LONDON VIA THE CAPE. TORPEDOED, SHELLED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS, BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WWI, VOL 3).

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 8 18.98 N,14 17.53 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARLENE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MARLENE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 8 18.98 N,14 17.53 W.

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

The MARLENE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 8 18.98 N,14 17.53 W.

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

The seabed around the MARLENE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the MARLENE (PROBABLY) sink?

The MARLENE (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 4, 1941.

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

The wreck of the MARLENE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the MARLENE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MARLENE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MARLENE (PROBABLY)?

The MARLENE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6507 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARLENE (PROBABLY)?

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

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