Martini Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Martini Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 53.037 N,4 58.563 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.883950
  • Longitude: -4.976050
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARTINI
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 40.5 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 362
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0803/41 1.8.41 H0803/41 1.8.41 SUNK IN 495300N, 045830W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 5.3.41). CHART AS NDW PA. - NM 1785/41. H3110/72 28.11.73 H3110/72 28.11.73 NOT LOCATED AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH AREA 5C SQUARE SEARCHED WITH E/S AND SONAR. CONSIDER DOUBTFUL EXISTENCE. (HMS HECATE, 1973). DELETED. BR STD. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

5.3.41 FOUNDERED AS RESULT OF COLLISION. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 5.3.41).

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FAQ

Where is the MARTINI wreck located?

The MARTINI wreck is located at coordinates 49 53.037 N,4 58.563 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARTINI?

The seabed around the MARTINI lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the MARTINI sink?

The MARTINI sank on Mar 5, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MARTINI discovered?

The wreck of the MARTINI was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MARTINI belong to?

The MARTINI belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the MARTINI?

The MARTINI had a tonnage of 362 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARTINI?

The MARTINI is classified as a motor vessel.

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