Martha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Martha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.247 N,2 38.172 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.454117
  • Longitude: -2.636200
Wreck Depth 39.62 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARTHA
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 56.4 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 68.5
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 653
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 12.3.18 SANK IMMEDIATELY IN 503000N, 023600W. (IDSA, DOCKET M12815). H2537/28 23.8.28 WK NOT CHARTED. H3971/52 8.10.52 WIRE DRIFT SWEEP 16.6.52 IN 502715N, 023804W USING HSA. CLEAR 19FMS, FOUL AT 20FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21FMS IN GEN DEPTH 25FMS. LENGTH 250FT, DIRECTION NE/SW. (HMS SCOTT/SCES, 16.6.52, SURVEY [E9419]). CHART AS WK 19FMS. NOTE. H356/61 20.7.61 VERY GOOD ECHO WHICH HAS BEEN MISTAKEN FOR A SUBMARINE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ORIENTATION 060/240DEGS FIXED BY DECCA. (CAPT (F) 2ND FRIGATE SQDN PORTLAND). NCA. H3950/70 24.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 34MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 26.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502716N, 023805W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1 [1982]. NCA. H2923/83 21.12.84 EXAM'D 29.7.84 IN 502713N, 023805W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 38.5, FOUL AT 39MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.2 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS. LYING INTACT, NE/SW. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMENDED TO SW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H090/961/01 18.12.03 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). NCA. SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 16.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.62MTRS IN 5027.247N, 0238.172W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 46MTRS. LENGTH 68.5MTRS, WIDTH 5.0MTRS, HEIGHT 5.8MTRS. ORIENTATION 045/225 DEGS. INTACT, BOW BROKEN AWAY. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO, GREENOCK. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 113 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED BY UB-80. (WW1SL, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, BOW BROKEN AWAY

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FAQ

Where is the MARTHA wreck located?

The MARTHA wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.247 N,2 38.172 W.

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

The MARTHA lies at a depth of about 39.62 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.247 N,2 38.172 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARTHA?

The seabed around the MARTHA lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the MARTHA sink?

The MARTHA sank on Mar 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MARTHA discovered?

The wreck of the MARTHA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MARTHA belong to?

The MARTHA belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the MARTHA?

The MARTHA had a tonnage of 653 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARTHA?

The MARTHA is classified as a steam ship.

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