Medee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Medee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 36.246 N,2 22.893 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.604100
  • Longitude: 2.381550
Wreck Depth 28.5 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEDEE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 86.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1882
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4680/55 15.11.55 NDW PA IN 513630N, 022300E. (HAGUE NM 170/2350(P)). BR STD. H4680/55 21.10.63 NOW WK 22MTRS IN 513616N, 022310E [EUR]. (HAGUE NM 3036/63). AMEND WK 12FMS. - NM 2168/63. H4403/65 29.3.66 LEAST E/S DEPTH 72FT IN UNEVEN BOTTOM 110-125FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACTS FROM SW & NNE. LYING APPROX 300/120DEG. ABOUT 400FT LONG. (HMS MYRMIDON, 1965). 16.3.72 SHOWN AS WK 22.8MTRS, LEAST DEPTH BY E/S IN 513621N, 022254E APPROX ON DUTCH (SNELLIUS) SURVEY - 1971. [K6289/5]. H4454/74 6.8.79 S CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, VQKFL(6)+LFL10S LAID IN 513606N, 022300E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 2376/79). - NM 1947/79. 9.12.80 WK 26MTRS SHOWN IN 513618N, 022255E [EUR] ON HRMS BUYSKE SURVEY APR'80 [K8495/1]. NCA YET AWAIT NETHERLANDS NM. H2820/71 7.5.82 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (NETHERLANDS NM 1203/82). AMEND WK 14FMS 1FT. BR STD. H448/67 12.7.82 DISPERSAL OPS, USING EXPLOSIVES, TO COMMENCE MID-JULY AND WILL LAST AT LEAST 3 MONTHS. (R NETHERLANDS NAVY, 7.7.82). - NM 1796(T)/82. H448/67 21.10.82 W CARD BUOY, VQ(9)10S, ESTABLISHED TEMPORARILY IN 513606N, 022236E. S CARD BUOY TEMPORARILY WITHDRAWN. (NETHERLANDS NM 3442(T)/82). NCA. H448/67 22.4.83 DISPERSAL OPS RE-COMMENCED FROM VESSEL RODE ZEE. (DOVER CG TLX DTD 14.4.83). COVERED BY NM 1796(T)/82. H448/67 17.8.83 DISPERSAL OPS COMPLETE. LEAST DEPTH NOW 28MTRS. BUOY MOVED TO 513442N, 022542E. (DOVER CG TLX DTD 15.7.83 & HYDRNLNAVY SIGNAL DTD 17.8.83). AMEND TO SW 15FMS & DELETE BUOY. - NM 2306/83. H1270/81 11.11.83 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (NETHERLANDS NM 1944/83). NCA. H448/67 3.12.84 NOW CLEAR AT 29.1MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 648/84). BR STD. H2718/85 4.6.87 SHOWN AS WK 31.5MTRS, FIXED BY HIFIX/6 ON MS TYDEMAN SURVEY, FEB'86 [K9977/1]. 25.4.89 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS SURVEY DEC'87 - MAR'88 [M1326/18]. NCA YET. 5.5.89 TO BE RETAINED AS SW 29MTRS, UNLESS DUTCH NM OR CHARTING ACTION TAKEN. 23.7.13 SHOWN AS SW 28.5MTRS [LAT] IN 5136.246N, 0222.893E [WGD] ON BA 1630 [EDN 6 DTD 13.6.13].
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH MV STEYNING IN FOG. PASSAGE DORDRECHT FOR CAEN.

General Comments

HAS BEEN DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 36.246 N,2 22.893 E
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FAQ

Where is the MEDEE wreck located?

The MEDEE wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.246 N,2 22.893 E.

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

The MEDEE lies at a depth of about 28.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 36.246 N,2 22.893 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MEDEE?

The seabed around the MEDEE lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the MEDEE sink?

The MEDEE sank on Jul 12, 1955.

When was the wreck of the MEDEE discovered?

The wreck of the MEDEE was discovered in 1955.

What country did the MEDEE belong to?

The MEDEE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MEDEE?

The MEDEE had a tonnage of 1882 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEDEE?

The MEDEE is classified as a steam ship.

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