Matilda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Matilda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.759 N,5 4.815 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.695983
  • Longitude: -5.080250
Wreck Depth 12.2 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MATILDA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 25 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 100
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1928
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H7163/28 12.12.28 WK, LEAST DEPTH 3FMS 4FT, IN 514140N, 050445W, OR 2C W OF NO.1 B CONL BUOY, OR 337DEGS, 5.3C FROM ANGLE PT LIFEBOAT HO. GEN DEPTH 10FMS. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G.10S, LAID 008DEGS, 240FT FROM WK, OR 340DEGS, 5.6C FROM ANGLE PT LIFEBOAT HO. (TH, TELECON 12.12.28). - TNM 87/29. H7163/28 16.10.29 SHOWN AS DW WITH BUOY ON BA CHARTS. H7613/28 4.2.30 POSN NOW 514144N, 050445W, OR 132.25DEGS, 5.72C FROM F.S ON SHAG ROCK. LT BUOY LIES 008DEGS, 80YDS FROM WK. (TH LTR 31.1.30) BR STD. H7163/28 1.3.30 WK DISPERSED, LT BUOY REMOVED. NOW SHOWN AS WK 40FT. (TH 490/30). - NM 354/30. H5901/54 28.10.54 SHOWN AS WK, LEAST DEPTH 6FMS 4FT, ON HMS SCOTT [E9720]. NCA. H4465/69 9.10.69 WK REMOVED. (MILFORD HAVEN HN 9/69 DTD 3.7.69). DELETE. AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 1527/69 RSDRA2025000055367 04.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. NFS. (MILFORD HAVEN PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY, DTD 26.09.2024). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 27, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1870 BY J. BANKS OF SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W. SKILTON. WOODEN CONSTRUCTION, POWERED BY SAIL AND AUX SCREW PARAFFIN ENGINE OF 14HP. MACHINERY BY WOLVERINE MOTOR WORKS, BRIDGEPORT CONN. USA. PASSAGE BRIDGEWATER FOR DUBLIN. SANK AFTER COLLISION. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MATILDA wreck located?

The MATILDA wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.759 N,5 4.815 W.

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

The MATILDA lies at a depth of about 12.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 41.759 N,5 4.815 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MATILDA?

The seabed around the MATILDA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the MATILDA sink?

The MATILDA sank on Dec 11, 1928.

When was the wreck of the MATILDA discovered?

The wreck of the MATILDA was discovered in 1928.

What country did the MATILDA belong to?

The MATILDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MATILDA carrying?

The MATILDA was carrying construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the MATILDA?

The MATILDA had a tonnage of 100 tons.

What type of wreck is the MATILDA?

The MATILDA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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