Marvale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marvale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 36.433 N,53 34.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.607217
  • Longitude: -53.576667
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARVALE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 152.5 m
Width 18.7 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 11438
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1923
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 1951
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4594/23 5.7.23 H4594/23 5.7.23M DWPA (1923) IN 463626N, 533436W. (OTTAWA NM 31/86/23). - NM ACTION. 29.5.51 29.5.51 SHOWN ON USHO 5622. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALLAN LINE SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 917NHP FOR 16 KNOTS. PASSAGE QUEBEC FOR GLAGOW. RAN AGROUND ON FREELS ROCK IN DENSE FOG. DISCIPLINE WAS EXCELLENT AND WITHIN 25 MINUTES 437 PERSONS WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE BOATS WITHOUT LOSS OF LIVE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MARVALE wreck located?

The MARVALE wreck is located at coordinates 46 36.433 N,53 34.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARVALE?

The seabed around the MARVALE lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the MARVALE sink?

The MARVALE sank on May 21, 1923.

When was the wreck of the MARVALE discovered?

The wreck of the MARVALE was discovered in 1923.

What country did the MARVALE belong to?

The MARVALE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MARVALE?

The MARVALE had a tonnage of 11438 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARVALE?

The MARVALE is classified as a steam ship.

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