Mona 2 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mona 2 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.593 N,3 2.942 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.459883
  • Longitude: -3.049033
Wreck Depth 10.1 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONA 2 (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 8 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 1.7
Orientation 105
Tonnage 545
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 5, 1883
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 16.4.73 16.4.73 DEPTH 34FT BELOW LBD. POSN 532733N, 030257W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). INS AS WK 5FMS 4FT. BR STD. 28.2.74 28.2.74 AMEND TO WK 9.7MTRS [LAT] IN 532734N, 030257W. (K3500 NO9). H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 NOW WK 9.9MTRS IN 532734N, 030254W. (MDHB CHART 1974). NC 3490. 22.9.82 22.9.82 NOW WK 9.9MTRS IN 532733N, 030257W [OGB]. (K8577/7). BR STD. HH091/124/01 25.4.05 HH091/124/01 25.4.05 EXAM'D 14.11.05 IN 5327.5929N, 0302.9423W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.11 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 1.69MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEGS. NO DEBRIS. BROKEN UP. LIES 100MTRS E OF THE LISTED POSN. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND WK 10.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2020/000222576 17.11.21 EXAM�D BY BDC 6.9.2021. NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2021). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1878 BY LAIRD BROS, BIRKENHEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET CO. ONE BOILER, 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 210 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. THE FIRST SCREW SS BELONGING TO THE STEAM PACKET CO. SANK FOLLOWING COLLSION WITH SS RITA. MAST REMOVED AND DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the MONA 2 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MONA 2 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.593 N,3 2.942 W.

How deep is the MONA 2 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MONA 2 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 10.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.593 N,3 2.942 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MONA 2 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MONA 2 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MONA 2 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MONA 2 (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 5, 1883.

When was the wreck of the MONA 2 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MONA 2 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the MONA 2 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MONA 2 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MONA 2 (POSSIBLY)?

The MONA 2 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 545 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONA 2 (POSSIBLY)?

The MONA 2 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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