Modiva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Modiva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 47.417 N,0 16.495 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.790283
  • Longitude: 0.274917
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MODIVA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.9 m
Width 10.8 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 1276
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1917
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1310/86/34 19.12.86 WK LOCATED IN 534724N, 001636E [OGB]. IDENTIFIED AS MODIVA USING DATA ON MAKER'S PLATE. OTHER THAN ITS TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND BOILERS, IT LIES FLATTENED ON THE SEABED. PROP SHAFT IS EXPOSED. PROPELLER STANDS 3MTRS HIGH. LEAST DEPTH 22 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS [MHWS]. (G WADSWORTH). INS AS WK 20MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 10.10.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY ANTWERP ENGINEERING CO LTD, HOBOKEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S MODIVA. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 142HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-47.

General Comments

OTHER THAN BOILERS/ENGINE LIES FLAT TO SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the MODIVA wreck located?

The MODIVA wreck is located at coordinates 53 47.417 N,0 16.495 E.

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

The MODIVA lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 53 47.417 N,0 16.495 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MODIVA?

The seabed around the MODIVA lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the MODIVA sink?

The MODIVA sank on Jan 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MODIVA discovered?

The wreck of the MODIVA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the MODIVA belong to?

The MODIVA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MODIVA carrying?

The MODIVA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MODIVA?

The MODIVA had a tonnage of 1276 tons.

What type of wreck is the MODIVA?

The MODIVA is classified as a steam ship.

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