Meldon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Meldon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 19.513 N,5 55.596 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.325217
  • Longitude: -5.926600
Wreck Depth 3.9 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MELDON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 94.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 13.1
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 128
Tonnage 2514
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1917
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 11.12.51 11.12.51 DW (DRIES 6FT) SHOWN IN 561932N, 055533W ON SURVEY. LC 2813. H2894/72 3.10.73 H2894/72 3.10.73 DRYING MAST IS AFTER DERRICK. UNKNOWN COLLIER CARRYING ANTHRACITE, BUILT ABOUT 1918. SINGLE STEEL PROPELLOR. DRAWING OF WK SUPPLIED. STERN TO SHORE. NOT ABLE TO ASCERTAIN SHIPS NAME. ABOUT 300FT LONG, 45FT BEAM, KEEL TO MAIN DECK 40FT. NO LOCAL INFO ON POSSIBLE NAME. (RAF CONINGSBY SAC, 9.1972). 15.1.75 15.1.75 SHOWN AS DW (MAST) DR 1.8MTRS. NC 2169. H1288/75/389 9.3.76 H1288/75/389 9.3.76 REPORTED TO BE THE SS MELBOR LOST IN 1938 & OF APPROX 2000TONS. THE DRYING MAST OR AFTER DERRICK REFERRED TO ABOVE IS THE RUDDER POST. (P L SELLARS, 5.10.75). 18.6.82 18.6.82 IDENTIFIED AS THE MELDON. BROKEN AMIDSHIPS, BUT BOW & STERN INTACT. LYING NW/SE, BOWS TO SEAWARD. RUDDER POST SHOWS ABOVE SURFACE. GEN DEPTH AMIDSHIPS 15MTRS. (DIVER MAGAZINE, JUN'82). 18.11.82 18.11.82 OWNED BY PAUL CAMILLI, ACCRINGTON, LANCS, WHO IS SALVAGING NON-FERROUS MATERIALS. (DIVER MAGAZINE NOV'82). H1286/82/258 19.11.82 H1286/82/258 19.11.82 FAIRLY WELL BROKEN UP WITH BOILERS & STERN INTACT. LIES E/W WITH STERN INSHORE & DRYING AT LW. BOWS IN ABOUT 15MTRS OF WATER. (P CAMILLI, 16.11.82). 20.1.98 20.1.98 AMENDED TO DW MAST (DRIES 1.8MTRS). BR STD. 7.10.06 7.10.06 [EUT] POSN: 5619.524N, 0555.613W. NE 2386. 31.5.12 31.5.12 EXAM'D 15.12.11 IN 5619.513N, 0555.596E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.99 IN GEN DEPTH 9.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 95.0MTRS, WIDTH 13.1MTRS, HT 5.01MTRS. LIES 128/308 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN BUT THE MAJORITY OF THE OUTER HULL IS STILL WELL DEFINED. RUDDER SECTION FORMS THE SHOALEST POINT. TWO BOILERS INTACT AND VERY PROMINENT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1363). AMEND WK 3.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 31, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY R.STEPHENSON & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAWSON SS CO LTD. SINGLE SCREW, 3-CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 233 HP. PASSAGE FROM PENARTH. SUNK AFTER DETONATING A MINE LAID BY U-78. ALL CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI). 10.3.75 HIRED BY ADMIRALTY AT TIME OF LOSS. REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED SOME YEARS AGO AND MINOR SALVAGE WORK CARRIED OUT. (MR ROWDEN, D.T.I, TELECOM 10.3.75).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN UP, BOILERS & STERN INTACT, BOWS SE

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FAQ

Where is the MELDON wreck located?

The MELDON wreck is located at coordinates 56 19.513 N,5 55.596 W.

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

The MELDON lies at a depth of about 3.9 meters and is located at coordinates 56 19.513 N,5 55.596 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MELDON?

The seabed around the MELDON lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the MELDON sink?

The MELDON sank on Mar 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MELDON discovered?

The wreck of the MELDON was discovered in 1951.

What country did the MELDON belong to?

The MELDON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MELDON carrying?

The MELDON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MELDON?

The MELDON had a tonnage of 2514 tons.

What type of wreck is the MELDON?

The MELDON is classified as a steam ship.

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