Metropolis Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Metropolis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 9.723 N,2 8.63 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.162050
  • Longitude: -2.143833
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name METROPOLIS
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1861
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1246/70 3.8.70 LIES AT THE BASE OF THE RUAUDIERE ROCK WITH REMAINS OF BOWS 25YDS FROM TOP OF ROCK, ON LOWER SHOULDER OF THE MAIN ROCK TO THE S. ENGINE IS AT THE JUNCTION OF GRAVEL AND THE ROCK, WITH THE STEM ON THE GRAVEL. LITTLE SIGN OF PLATING. IRON SCREW WITH TWO CYLINDER HORIZONTAL SINGLE STAGE ENGINE. THERE ARE NO BOILERS OR ANCHORS ON THE CHAINS, SO PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN SALVED BEFORE SINKING. DEPTHS OVER WK REPORTED TO BE AS FOLLOWS AT LOW SPRING TIDE: 8FT OVER BOW AREA, 15FT OVER ENGINE, 25FT OVER SCREW. (T A TITTERINGTON, 28.7.70). H3801/78 1.9.78 LOCATED IN 490947N, 020833W [EUR] USING HSA. ON S SIDE RUAUDIERE RK. LYING N/S, STERN SOUTH. LEAST DEPTH 1.8 IN GEN DEPTH 6.3MTRS. ONLY HAZARD TO SMALL CRAFT AND THEN NO MORE SO THAN ADJACENT ROCKS. (RAF LAARBRUCH, SUB AQUA EXPED. JUNE 1978). NCA. H3849/86 7.4.88 NOT FOUND USING DCS3. MR TITTERINGTON REPORTS ONLY ENGINE REMAINS, OTHER WRECKAGE IS SCATTERED. (HMS GLEANER, HI 368A). 11.5.99 INS AS FOUL IN 4909.783N, 0208.550W [EUR]. BR STD. 27.11.03 WGD POSN: 4909.723N, 0208.630W. NE 3278. SEP 2016/000096769 23.3.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (HMSML GLEANER, SNT 01/16). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2017

General Comments

STERN S. PROBABLY ONLY ENGINE REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 9.723 N,2 8.63 W
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FAQ

Where is the METROPOLIS wreck located?

The METROPOLIS wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.723 N,2 8.63 W.

How deep is the seabed around the METROPOLIS?

The seabed around the METROPOLIS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the METROPOLIS sink?

The METROPOLIS sank on Feb 12, 1861.

When was the wreck of the METROPOLIS discovered?

The wreck of the METROPOLIS was discovered in 1970.

What type of wreck is the METROPOLIS?

The METROPOLIS is classified as a steam ship.

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