Maystone (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maystone (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 43.379 N,1 35.845 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.722983
  • Longitude: -1.597417
Wreck Depth 78.3 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 76
Tonnage 2025
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1949
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H151/45 25.6.69 SANK 4M E BY N OF LONGSTONE. FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/15 5.10.99 REPORTED TO LIE IN 5543.407N, 0135.479E [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 28.9.99). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/15 20.10.99 REPORTED TO LIE ON A SEABED OF SHELLS, SAND AND STONE. STANDS 12MTRS HIGH WITH SOME OF THE TOP STRUCTURES INTACT. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 12.10.99). AMEND TO NDW IN 5543.407N, 0135.479W [OGB]. BR STD. HH090/915/01 14.1.02 EXAM'D 6.5.01 IN 5543.379N, 0135.844W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 76.5 IN GEN DEPTH 84MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LIES 170/350DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS ADJACENT TO THE HULL. INTACT, ON ITS SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 915). BR STD. SEP 2021/000090526 1.4.21 EXAM'D 5.6.19 IN 5543.379N, 0135.845W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 78.30MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 85MTRS, LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 6.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 076/256 DEGS. WK UPRIGHT LEANING ON STARBOARD SIDE, PARTIALLY INTACT WITH BOW BROKEN. (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND NDW 78MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945 BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THOMAS STONE. BUILT AS AN 'ICEMAID' CLASS EMPIRE COLLIER CALLED THE 'EMPIRE WAPPING' BY THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. MACHINERY BUILT BY N E MACHINERY ENGINEERING CO OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. CRUISER STERN, SINGLE DECK. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMS ALBION DURING A GALE. PASSAGE METHIL TO LONDON. CARGO COAL. FOUR OF CREW SAVED.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 43.379 N,1 35.845 W
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FAQ

Where is the MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 43.379 N,1 35.845 W.

How deep is the MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 78.3 meters and is located at coordinates 55 43.379 N,1 35.845 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 18, 1949.

When was the wreck of the MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1949.

What country did the MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY)?

The MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2025 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY)?

The MAYSTONE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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