Monarch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Monarch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 2.213 N,1 13.654 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.036883
  • Longitude: 1.227567
Wreck Depth 13.459 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONARCH
Type Cables/Chains/Mooring/Nets/Tackle/Wires
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 78.1
Sonar Width 11.3
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 67
Tonnage 1122
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1915
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details NO DATE. NO PREVIOUS RECORD. POSN 510215N, 011330E TAKEN FROM NAME CARD INDEX. NO FURTHER DETAILS. 16.2.72 REPD IN 510158N, 011354E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42FT. (TELECON FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO/CDR GLEN [TIDES]). NAVEAM ISSUED. 16.2.72 AMEND TO WK 12.8MTRS. NC 1892. H6738/68 2.3.72 POSN AMENDED TO 510209N, 011336E. (FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H4199/78 31.8.78 LOCATED 19.10.77 IN 510211N, 011344E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS. LYING 073/253DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 14.8MTRS. BR STD. H1310/86/15 24.6.86 IDENTIFICATION CONFIRMED. PLATE BEARING HER CREST AND DAMAGED BELL RECOVERED. (P G WEATHERLEY, 9.6.86). NCA. HH090/711/01 22.1.97 EXAM'D 9.8.96 IN 510212N, 011338E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 13.9, FOUL 14.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.7 IN GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 070/250DEGS. IN ONE PIECE. GOOD SONAR TARGET. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 13.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 21.4.11 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. TWO BOILERS AND TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE LOCATED. (S HUTCHINSON, LTR DTD 19.4.11). NCA. SEP 2016/000091764 19.4.17 EXAM'D 12.9.16 IN 5102.213N, 0113.654E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 13.459MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 78.1MTRS, WIDTH 11.3MTRS, HEIGHT 8.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 067/247 DEGS. WK INTACT & UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND TO DW 13.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (LL WW1).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the MONARCH wreck located?

The MONARCH wreck is located at coordinates 51 2.213 N,1 13.654 E.

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

The MONARCH lies at a depth of about 13.459 meters and is located at coordinates 51 2.213 N,1 13.654 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MONARCH?

The seabed around the MONARCH lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the MONARCH sink?

The MONARCH sank on Sep 8, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MONARCH discovered?

The wreck of the MONARCH was discovered in 1915.

What country did the MONARCH belong to?

The MONARCH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MONARCH?

The MONARCH had a tonnage of 1122 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONARCH?

The MONARCH is classified as a cables/chains/mooring/nets/tackle/wires.

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