Modavia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Modavia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 24.487 N,3 1.829 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.408117
  • Longitude: -3.030483
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MODAVIA
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 120
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 13
Orientation 64
Tonnage 4858
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0113/45 25.3.45 POOR SONAR CONTACT IN 502430N, 030300W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). H0113/45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 502430N, 030300W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, AUBD 303/85). H01001/40 SUNK 090DEGS 14M FROM BERRY HEAD. (TRADE DIV LISTS, FEB1943). GIVES POSN APPROX 502400N, 030700W. H2502/51 24.5.51 WK IN 502423N. 030149W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEA BED 60FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). CHART AS WK 17FMS [31MTRS]. NC 3315. H1270/71 23.12.71 SALVAGE CONTRACT BOUGHT BY RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS. RECOVERIES MADE. (DTI, LTR DTD 11.1971). NCA. H4551/76 10.1.77 MODAVIA REPD IN 502400N,030236W [OGB] USING DECCA. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 30.11.76-SURVEYED 1953). CONVERSION OF DECCA CO-ORDS SUPPLIED GIVES POSN AS 502424N, 030150W. NCA. H5982/82 12.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502425N, 030146W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHARTS K(SW)1 & 2, [982]. NCA. H4551/76 19.7.83 DIVED ON 17.6.83 - ATTEMPT TO RECOVER GRAB LEFT BY RISDON BEAZLEY. NO SUCCESS. (LANDSEND RADIO, 17.6.83). NCA. H2791/86 23.5.86 LOCATED 10.3.86 IN 502426N, 030146W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. (DSV BRITISH PROVIDENCE, HN). NCA YET. HH090/961/01 4.12.03 EXAM'D 8.6.03 IN 5024.487N, 0301.829W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 37.5, FOUL 38.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.6 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. DCS3 HT 13.0MTRS. LIES 064/244 DEGS. GENERALLY INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 961). APPEARS TO BE IN TWO UNEQUAL, PARALLEL, PARTS. LARGER PART IS BROKEN AT ONE END. AMEND SW 37MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2003

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY E-BOATS OF THE 5TH FLOTILLA WHILST IN COMPANY WITH CONVOY WP 300. ALSO SUNK WERE HMS HARSTAD, HMS LORD HAILSHAM AND LCT 381. (WW2SL & N R CHIPCHASE).

General Comments

IN TWO PARALLEL, UNEQUAL PARTS, MAIN PART BROKEN AT ONE END

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FAQ

Where is the MODAVIA wreck located?

The MODAVIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.487 N,3 1.829 W.

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

The MODAVIA lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 24.487 N,3 1.829 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MODAVIA?

The seabed around the MODAVIA lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the MODAVIA sink?

The MODAVIA sank on Feb 27, 1943.

When was the wreck of the MODAVIA discovered?

The wreck of the MODAVIA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the MODAVIA belong to?

The MODAVIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MODAVIA carrying?

The MODAVIA was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MODAVIA?

The MODAVIA had a tonnage of 4858 tons.

What type of wreck is the MODAVIA?

The MODAVIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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