Mary Slessor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mary slessor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
35 55.22 N,6 0.913 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.920333
  • Longitude: -6.015217
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARY SLESSOR
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 113.1 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 5027
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1943
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2419/47 6.5.47 NDW IN 355500N, 060100W. (C IN C MED). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H1193/67 25.2.69 [EUR] POSN: 355518N, 060050W. INS AS NDWPA. NC 142. 4.11.92 NDW SHOWN IN 355518N, 060100W ON RUSSIAN 31042 [1991 EDN]. 15.2.77 DELETED. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930. PASSAGE ALGIERS & GIBRALTOR FOR THE MERSEY. MINED & SUNK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 55.22 N,6 0.913 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARY SLESSOR wreck located?

The MARY SLESSOR wreck is located at coordinates 35 55.22 N,6 0.913 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARY SLESSOR?

The seabed around the MARY SLESSOR lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the MARY SLESSOR sink?

The MARY SLESSOR sank on Feb 7, 1943.

When was the wreck of the MARY SLESSOR discovered?

The wreck of the MARY SLESSOR was discovered in 1947.

What country did the MARY SLESSOR belong to?

The MARY SLESSOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARY SLESSOR carrying?

The MARY SLESSOR was carrying fish,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MARY SLESSOR?

The MARY SLESSOR had a tonnage of 5027 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARY SLESSOR?

The MARY SLESSOR is classified as a motor vessel.