Matador Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Matador Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 59.425 N,2 4.414 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.990417
  • Longitude: -2.073567
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MATADOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 40.1 m
Width 6 m
Draught 2.9
Sonar Length 59
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 25
Tonnage 158
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1924
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0005.0,,011.2,205
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Matador shipwreck is an intact underwater wreck located off the east coast of Scotland in the North Sea at coordinates 56 59.425 N, 2 4.414 W. Surveyed using DGPS, the site features a least multibeam depth of 46.81 meters in a general surrounding depth of 50.6 meters, with a surrounding scour measuring 11.2 meters deep extending 5 meters towards the northeast. The structural dimensions of the wreck measure 59 meters in length, 14 meters in width, and 3.8 meters in height, lying on an orientation of 025.205 degrees with a strong magnetic anomaly and associated scour all around.

Surveying Details

H1192/67 25.4.67 LOCATED IN 565924N, 020422W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 148FT IN GEN DEPTH 172FT. SCOUR DEPTH 175FT. DIFFICULT TO GET OVER EXCEPT UP TIDE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 51/66). INS AS WK 24FMS. BR STD. 8.3.73 AMEND TO WK 45MTRS. NC 210. HH091/155/01 3.3.10 EXAM'D 13.8.09 IN 5659.425N, 0204.414W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.81 IN GEN DEPTH 50.6MTRS. SCOUR 11.2MTRS DEEP (SIC) EXTENDS 5MTRS TOWARDS 025 DEGS FROM NE END. LENGTH 59MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 3.8MTRS. LIES 025.205 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). COLLAPSED, SCOUR ALL AROUND. AMEND WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2010/000097684 23.6.10 AMEND WK 46MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-YACHT. BUILT IN 1879 OF IRON BY J & G THOMPSON, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P R BOREDITCH & CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 42NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THURSO FOR METHIL. ABANDONED IN HEAVY WEATHER OFF STONEHAVEN AND EVENTUALLY FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED, SCOUR ALL AROUND WK

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FAQ

Where is the MATADOR wreck located?

The MATADOR wreck is located at coordinates 56 59.425 N,2 4.414 W.

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

The MATADOR lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 56 59.425 N,2 4.414 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MATADOR?

The seabed around the MATADOR lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the MATADOR sink?

The MATADOR sank on Oct 9, 1924.

When was the wreck of the MATADOR discovered?

The wreck of the MATADOR was discovered in 1924.

What country did the MATADOR belong to?

The MATADOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MATADOR carrying?

The MATADOR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MATADOR?

The MATADOR had a tonnage of 158 tons.

What type of wreck is the MATADOR?

The MATADOR is classified as a steam ship.

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