Meandros (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Meandros (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.906 N,1 5.035 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.365100
  • Longitude: -1.083917
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEANDROS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 122.1 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.7
Sonar Length 120
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 8.2
Orientation 63
Tonnage 4309
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1934
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 16.6.44 CONTACT ATTACKED BY HMS SCOURGE AND OTHER HM SHIPS JUNE, 1944. CLASSIFIED AS WK AND ACCURATE POSN. (REPORT BY CO, HMS VENUS 16.6.44, AUBD 1080/44). 4.1.45 SONAR CONTACT IN APPROX 502300N, 010200W. (HMS ASCENSION, 4.1.45, AUBD 304/70). 7.8.53 7.8.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. NC F6841. 24.5.54 24.5.54 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. NC 2450. 14.8.74 14.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC 15MTRS. NC 2450. H6667/57 22.1.75 H6667/57 22.1.75 SOME SONAR CONTACTS IN VICINITY NOT EXAMINED. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 1958, SURVEY [K2007/3]). H1270/77 12.5.81 H1270/77 12.5.81 AMENDED TO NDW IN 502236N, 010512W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. HH090/962/01 10.12.02 HH090/962/01 10.12.02 EXAM'D 20.6.02 IN 5021.906N, 0105.035W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.2 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.2MTRS. LIES 063/243 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. M WOODWARD SUGGESTS THIS WK COULD BE MEANDROS. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS. BR STD. 17.7.07 17.7.07 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A LARGE, SUBSTANTIAL WK LYING ON ITS STBD SIDE. STANDS 11MTRS OFF THE SEABED IN PLACES. PROBABLY MEANDROS, BUT NOTHING RECOVERED TO PROVE IT. (D WENDES, EMAIL DTD 16.7.07). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX-WILLIASTON. BUILT IN 1914 BY W DOBSON & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIVANOS BROS. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 427NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROSARIO FOR AMSTERDAM. CARGO GRAIN. COLLIDED WITH 'DARTFORD' IN FOG AND SANK OFF ST CATHERINE'S POINT. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 21.906 N,1 5.035 W
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FAQ

Where is the MEANDROS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MEANDROS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.906 N,1 5.035 W.

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

The MEANDROS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.906 N,1 5.035 W.

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

The seabed around the MEANDROS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the MEANDROS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MEANDROS (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 12, 1934.

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

The wreck of the MEANDROS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the MEANDROS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MEANDROS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MEANDROS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MEANDROS (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the MEANDROS (POSSIBLY)?

The MEANDROS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4309 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEANDROS (POSSIBLY)?

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

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