Memento Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Memento Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 31.027 N,1 49.89 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.517117
  • Longitude: 1.831500
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEMENTO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 67.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 1076
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1928
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6391/19 SUNK IN 523100N, 015000E, APPROX. INS ON BA CHARTS. 1923 AMENDED TO DW. H4605/28 30.7.28 REMOVED. (TH EX 2792/28). DELETE. BR STD. H4403/71 15.11.79 NOTHING FOUND DURING CLOSE E/S SEARCH BY SMB. (SOISS, HI 633/79). NCA. HH091/220/01 28.8.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1220). NCA. HH091/292/01 15.1.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1292). NCA. SEP 2014/000142852 1.12.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B. (EGS, HI 1458). NCA. SEP 2017/000186964 15.4.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B DATASET 2017. (EGS, HI 1545). NFA. SEP 2018/000262691 18.1.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2018). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1610). NFA. SEP 2022/000001994 11.1.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1737). NFA. SEP 2022/000292102 22.11.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). NO INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.(MCA,HI1761). NFA. RSDRA2024000010781 15.01.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1828). NFA. RSDRA2024000304323 04.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1857). NFA.
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-DANEHILL. BUILT IN 1884 BY CAMPBELL, MACKINTOSH & BOWSTEAD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S GANGER ROLF (FRED OLSEN). ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 124 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WALLSEND SLIPWAY CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE LONDON FOR PORSGRUNN. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-13. (SIBI).

General Comments

SEE [10432]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 31.027 N,1 49.89 E
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FAQ

Where is the MEMENTO wreck located?

The MEMENTO wreck is located at coordinates 52 31.027 N,1 49.89 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MEMENTO?

The seabed around the MEMENTO lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MEMENTO discovered?

The wreck of the MEMENTO was discovered in 1916.

What country did the MEMENTO belong to?

The MEMENTO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MEMENTO carrying?

The MEMENTO was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the MEMENTO?

The MEMENTO had a tonnage of 1076 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEMENTO?

The MEMENTO is classified as a steam ship.

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