Matronna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Matronna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.114 N,5 7.707 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.701900
  • Longitude: -5.128450
Wreck Depth 12.39 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MATRONNA
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Sonar Length 97.5
Sonar Width 55.4
Shadow Height 1.1
Orientation 48
Tonnage 2846
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 24, 1941
Bottom Texture 17,4
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01971/41 24.7.41 H01971/41 24.7.41 DW IN 514208N, 050737W, MARKED BY G SPH LT BUOY, FL.G.10S, LAID 225DEG, 365FT FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1727/41, TFNM 1736/41 & NM 2665/41. H01971/41 31.12.42 H01971/41 31.12.42 DISPERSED, TO FOUL AREA 31FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2856/42. H2863/40 13.8.43 H2863/40 13.8.43 FOUL AREA, LEAST DEPTHS 29, 33 & 48FT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1706/43. H5681/49 11.10.49 H5681/49 11.10.49 DEPTH OVER WK VARIES BETWEEN 29 AND 32FT. (HMS ILLUSTRIOUS, HN). - NM 2080/49. H01971/41 12.5.50 H01971/41 12.5.50 G CAN BUOY LAID CLOSE SE. (TH). - NM 904/50. H01008/40 24.10.51 H01008/40 24.10.51 SWEPT CLEAR 35FT, FOUL 36FT. E/S TRACE SHOWS WRECKAGE STREWN ON BOTTOM. (HMS SCOTT, DTD 10.10.51). H01971/41 5.10.54 H01971/41 5.10.54 SWEPT CLEAR 40, FOUL 41FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HMS SCOTT, DTD 1954). - NM 2191/54. H5293/71 28.11.72 H5293/71 28.11.72 LIES IN 514206N, 050737W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 12.6MTRS. ORIENTATED 080/260DEG. LENGTH 200FT. (CONTRACT SURVEY [K6484/10 ZW] 1972). NCA. H4919/77 20.12.77 H4919/77 20.12.77 THE CONDENSER ON THIS WK IS ANGLED UP AT ABOUT 45DEG, REDUCING THE DEPTH BY 7FT. (E GILES). NCA. 30.11.93 30.11.93 NOT SHOWN ON MILFORD HAVEN P.A. SURVEY [M2000/4]. (LONGDIN & BROWNING SURVEYS LTD, DTD MAY 1992). NCA. HH100/351/19 12.11.02 HH100/351/19 12.11.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. COVERS LENGTH OF 70MTRS. WELL SCATTERED OVER AREA 70MTRS LONG. IN MANY SMALL PIECES. NO BOILERS, ENGINES OR ANY RECOGNISABLE ITEMS. SEABED SAND. (R JONES). NCA. 11.10.05 11.10.05 EUT POSN: 5142.126N, 0507.681W. NE 3273. SEP 2022/00013013 17.09.21 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5142.121N, 0507.671W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.8MTRS. LENGTH 97.5MTRS, WIDTH 55.4MTRS, HEIGHT 1.0MTRS (MHPA SURVEY DTD 2021) RETAIN DEPTH IN REVISED POSN RSDRA2025000292248 18.09.2025 EXAM'D 16.07.2023; LOCATED IN 5142.114N, 0507.707W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 97.5MTRS, WIDTH 55.4MTRS, HEIGHT 1.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 48/228DEGS. AREA OF DEBRIS AROUND WRECK LARGER THAN LAST CHARTED. POSITION REMAINS THE SAME AND IT IS DEEPER THAN PREVIOUSLY CHARTED SUGGESTING THE WRECK IS CONTINUING TO BREAK UP. (HMS MAGPIE, HI1807-H525-12026). AMEND DW 12.3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, GREEK FLAG. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. ON PASSAGE FROM PORT TALBOT FOR ST JOHN. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE IN DALE ROADS, MILFORD HAVEN. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL SCATTERED IN SMALL PIECES OVER A LARGE AREA

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 42.114 N,5 7.707 W
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FAQ

Where is the MATRONNA wreck located?

The MATRONNA wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.114 N,5 7.707 W.

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

The MATRONNA lies at a depth of about 12.39 meters and is located at coordinates 51 42.114 N,5 7.707 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MATRONNA?

The seabed around the MATRONNA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the MATRONNA sink?

The MATRONNA sank on May 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MATRONNA discovered?

The wreck of the MATRONNA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MATRONNA belong to?

The MATRONNA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MATRONNA carrying?

The MATRONNA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MATRONNA?

The MATRONNA had a tonnage of 2846 tons.

What type of wreck is the MATRONNA?

The MATRONNA is classified as a steam ship.

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