Meath Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Meath Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.499 N,4 36.339 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.341650
  • Longitude: -4.605650
Wreck Depth 11.3 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEATH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 108.6
Sonar Width 30.1
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1598
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 16, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source unknown
Markers R CAN BUOY, FL(2)R, 10S, 1C SW
Surveying Details H0075/40 25.9.40 WK 3.25FMS, 039.5DEG, 7.5C, FROM HOLYHEAD OUTER BREAKWATER LT. G WK BUOY LAID 270DEGS, 120YDS FROM WK. - NM 2323/40 & FNM 2324/40. 2.10.41 BUOY NOW 270DEGS, 100YDS FROM WK. - FNM 2487/41. H1581/57 24.6.57 SWEPT CLEAR AT 30, FOUL AT 31FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32FT. (HMS COOK, SEPT 1956). - NM 1436/57. H0775/40 19.2.63 BUOY NO LONGER CHARTED. - NM 344/63. H834/58 13.5.71 TO BE MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, ABOUT 1C SW, IN 532026N, 043625W. - NM 875/71. 5.10.71 BLOWN UP AND NOT WORTH DIVING ON. (RAF SUB-AQUA CLUB). H1581/57 3.1.73 SHOWN IN 532028.8N, 043616.8W, OR 037DEG, 8.08C FROM BREAKWATER LT, ON HMS SCOTT'S 1956 SURVEY [K1587]. H1285/75 5.8.75 WK INTACT AND STANDING SOME 12-15FT APPROX. SLOWLY SINKING INTO THE SEABED. EVIDENCE OF SOME SALVAGE HAVING BEEN CARRIED OUT. REPD TO BE IN 532026N, 043620W [OGB]. (A NEWTON, 9.7.75). H1309/77/412 8.12.77 STANDS SOME 30FT HIGH AND IS BROKEN IN THREE PLACES. (M SMITH, 2.12.77). H4587/76 22.1.80 BUOY NOW R CAN, GPFL(2)R.10S, IN 532026N, 043625W. (SEALINK NM 1/80). ALREADY INCLUDED ON IALA NES. 1.4.81 REPD TO BE OWNED BY N STAFFS SAC AND THAT IT WILL BE SURVEYED DURING SUMMER 1981, WITH A VIEW TO SALVAGING IT. (MR HOLBROOK, TELECON 1.4.81). H4587/76 28.9.82 BUOY LIGHT TEMPORARILY EXTINGUISED. (HOLYHEAD HARBOUR NM 8/82). NCA. H4587/76 14.1.85 LT TEMP EXTINGUISHED. WILL BE ACTIVATED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT NOTICE. (HOLYHEAD NM 11/84). NCA. H1270/78 24.7.85 BUOY TEMP OFF STATION. TO BE REPLACED ASAP. (SEALINK HARBOURS NM 5/85). NCA. H2921/85 27.10.88 BUOY TEMP OFF STATION FOR REPAIRS. (SEALINK HARBOURS NM 2/88). NCA. 23.4.99 NAME GIVEN AS LADY MEATH. SALVAGED SO FAIRLY BROKEN UP. SOME PARTS STAND 8MTRS PROUD OF SHINGLE AND SAND. BOW INTACT, ANCHOR ON CHAIN. BRIDGE OFF WK LIES TO PORT WITH 2 ENCRUSTED GANTRIES STERN STANDS 5MTRS HIGH. (DIVER MAGAZINE APRIL 1999). 10.3.14 EXAM'D 6.11.13 IN 5320.499N, 0436.339W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.35 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. NO SCOUR. LEAST DEPTH CONFIRMED BY W/C. LENGTH 108.6MTRS, WIDTH 30.1MTRS, HT 4.65MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY (SIC). WELL BROKEN UP WITH EVIDENCE OF BOILERS AND A LARGE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). STRNG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. TWO BOILERS EVIDENT, ONE LYING ON ITS END. AMEND WK 11.3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR BIRKENHEAD. DETONATED A GERMAN LAID MINE. CREW RECOVERED. (LLWW2 & SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN UP, TWO BOILERS, ONE ON ITS END

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FAQ

Where is the MEATH wreck located?

The MEATH wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.499 N,4 36.339 W.

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

The MEATH lies at a depth of about 11.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 20.499 N,4 36.339 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MEATH?

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

When did the MEATH sink?

The MEATH sank on Aug 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MEATH discovered?

The wreck of the MEATH was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MEATH belong to?

The MEATH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MEATH carrying?

The MEATH was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the MEATH?

The MEATH had a tonnage of 1598 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEATH?

The MEATH is classified as a steam ship.

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