Menai Straits Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Menai straits Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.26 S,58 16.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.387667
  • Longitude: -58.279167
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MENAI STRAITS
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 679
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1884
Original Detection Year 1884
Original Source other
Surveying Details 6.3.70 BURNT OUT IN SALVADORE WATERS. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985). POSN 512315S, 581630W APPROX FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR ANTOFAGASTA. BURNT OUT OFF SALVADOR WATERS. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the MENAI STRAITS wreck located?

The MENAI STRAITS wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.26 S,58 16.75 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MENAI STRAITS?

The seabed around the MENAI STRAITS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MENAI STRAITS sink?

The MENAI STRAITS sank on Nov 13, 1884.

When was the wreck of the MENAI STRAITS discovered?

The wreck of the MENAI STRAITS was discovered in 1884.

What country did the MENAI STRAITS belong to?

The MENAI STRAITS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MENAI STRAITS carrying?

The MENAI STRAITS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MENAI STRAITS?

The MENAI STRAITS had a tonnage of 679 tons.

What type of wreck is the MENAI STRAITS?

The MENAI STRAITS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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