Megazan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Megazan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 9.35 N,2 6.848 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.155833
  • Longitude: -2.114133
Wreck Depth 8.464 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEGAZAN
Type lighter
Flag DE
Length 30.2 m
Sonar Length 54.8
Sonar Width 29.46
Shadow Height 1.9
Orientation 160
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1943
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1285/76/183 7.9.76 WK REPD IN 490854N, 020642W. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 17.5.76). H1280/77 7.2.77 GERMANS GIVE POSN AS 490854N, 020642W. DIVED ON IN 1968 & FOUND TO BE UPRIGHT & SINKING INTO GRAVEL. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77). NCA. 18.11.83 NAME SHOULD BE 'MEGAZAN'. (MR CHATFIELD, TELECON). H1310/86/5 18.2.86 DIVED 15.12.85. LEAST DEPTH 15MTRS. MOSTLY BROKEN UP. STERN SECTION STANDS 2MTRS OFF SEABED. (B MCCLELLAND, 31.1.86). PREDICTED TIDAL REDUCTION 2.5MTRS. CHART AS WK 12.5MTRS IN 490918N, 020645W. BR STD. H3849/86 7.4.88 EXAM'D 1.8.87 IN 490923N, 020645.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.5 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.1MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 30MTRS. LYING, BOWS HIGH, 170/350DEGS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 368A). AMEND TO WK 8.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1268/88. 27.11.03 WGD POSN: 4909.320N, 0206.840W. NE 3278. SEP 2016/000096769 24.3.17 EXAM'D 2016: IN 4909.350N, 0206.845W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.89MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. LENGTH 53.84MTRS, WIDTH 29.46MTRS, HEIGHT 1.49MTRS, ORIENTATION 155/335 DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD 58MTRS, TOWARDS 150/330 DEGS. NFS. (HMSML GLEANER, SNT 01/16). AMEND DW 8.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2017/000097793 3.7.18 EXAM'D 29.06.17; WK LOCATED IN 4909.350N, 0206.848W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 8.464MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS, LENGTH 54.8MTRS, WIDTH 29.46MTRS, HEIGHT 1.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 160/340 DEGS. THE MEGAZAN REMAINS A DEBRIS FIELD WITH NO OBVIOUS SIGN OF WHICH SECTIONS REMAIN INTACT.(HMSML GLEANER, HI 1540). AMEND DW 8.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2018

General Comments

UK NM 3584/18

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FAQ

Where is the MEGAZAN wreck located?

The MEGAZAN wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.35 N,2 6.848 W.

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

The MEGAZAN lies at a depth of about 8.464 meters and is located at coordinates 49 9.35 N,2 6.848 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MEGAZAN?

The seabed around the MEGAZAN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MEGAZAN sink?

The MEGAZAN sank on Aug 29, 1943.

When was the wreck of the MEGAZAN discovered?

The wreck of the MEGAZAN was discovered in 1976.

What country did the MEGAZAN belong to?

The MEGAZAN belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the MEGAZAN?

The MEGAZAN had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEGAZAN?

The MEGAZAN is classified as a lighter.

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