Marstonmoor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marstonmoor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 33.968 N,4 54.083 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.566133
  • Longitude: -4.901383
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARSTONMOOR
Type collier
Flag GB
Tonnage 2744
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 55 MILES NNE OF CAPE WRATH. (LL WW1). 22.2.80 NDW PA IN 593200N, 045200W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76 SAME NAME). THIS IS DEAD WK [410] SITUATED CLOSE SE. 10.5.96 DATA RE-ASSESSED. VESSEL SUNK IN 593400N, 045400W (WW1SL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE. ON PASSAGE FROM MILFORD HAVEN FOR MURMANSK. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the MARSTONMOOR wreck located?

The MARSTONMOOR wreck is located at coordinates 59 33.968 N,4 54.083 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARSTONMOOR?

The seabed around the MARSTONMOOR lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the MARSTONMOOR sink?

The MARSTONMOOR sank on Apr 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MARSTONMOOR discovered?

The wreck of the MARSTONMOOR was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MARSTONMOOR belong to?

The MARSTONMOOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARSTONMOOR carrying?

The MARSTONMOOR was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the MARSTONMOOR?

The MARSTONMOOR had a tonnage of 2744 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARSTONMOOR?

The MARSTONMOOR is classified as a collier.

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