Mavisbrook Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mavisbrook Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 59.92 N,1 40.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.998667
  • Longitude: -1.667833
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAVISBROOK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 101.2 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3152
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 17, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 9.2.90 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 50M SE BY S HALF S OF CABO DE GATA. (DODS). GIVES POSN 360000N, 014000W APPROX. NCA. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 360500N, 013500W. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1912 BYJ BLUMER & CO.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY S S TREGENNA CO.. ON PASSAGE FROM CARDIFF TO MALTA. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-50, WHILST IN CONVOY. THE CAPTAIN & 17 MEN KILLED. (DODS & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the MAVISBROOK wreck located?

The MAVISBROOK wreck is located at coordinates 35 59.92 N,1 40.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAVISBROOK?

The seabed around the MAVISBROOK lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the MAVISBROOK sink?

The MAVISBROOK sank on May 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MAVISBROOK discovered?

The wreck of the MAVISBROOK was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MAVISBROOK belong to?

The MAVISBROOK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MAVISBROOK?

The MAVISBROOK had a tonnage of 3152 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAVISBROOK?

The MAVISBROOK is classified as a steam ship.

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