Monarch Service Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Monarch service Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 11.73 N,0 6.353 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.195500
  • Longitude: 0.105883
Wreck Depth 125 m
Water Depth 138 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONARCH SERVICE
Type supply vessel
Flag GB
Length 59.7 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 20
Orientation 150
Tonnage 692
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details 2.3.77 POSN 581150N, 000631E. STANDS 13MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 138MTRS. (MR MASON, SALVAGE ASSOCIATION, TELECON 2.3.77). H3149/69 22.3.77 H3149/69 22.3.77 MARKED BY OR BUOY WITH 2 FL LIGHTS IN 581150N, 000631E. (MR WALKER, TELECON). INS AS WK 125MTRS WITH BUOY CLOSE EAST. - NM 851/77. 15.4.80 15.4.80 BUOY WAS LAID, BUT HAS NOT BEEN CHECKED SINCE. DOUBTFUL IF IT IS STILL ON STATION. WHEN WK LAST 'SURVEYED', WAS SINKING INTO SEABED. THOUGHT UNLIKELY NOW TO CONSTITUTE AN OBSTN. (TELECON NC1/ZAPATA OFFSHORE SERVICES). NCA YET. H3149/69 5.6.81 H3149/69 5.6.81 LOCATED IN 581145N, 000626E [EUR] USING PULSE/8. LEAST E/S DEPTH 115 IN GEN DEPTH 136MTRS. SMALL SCOUR. DCS3 HT 20MTRS. LENGTH 34MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. LYING 150/330 DEGS. EXTENSIVE DEBRIS LYING ON BRG 150DEGS FROM WK, COVERING 0.27 SQ KM. (BP, TLX 03/06/81). BUOY NOT SEEN. (TELECON WITH MR LIVINGSTONE, BP - 2.6.81). AMEND TO WK WK 115MTRS IN REVISED POSN. DELETE BUOY. BR STD. 19.9.85 19.9.85 LOCATED IN 581150N, 000626E USING SYLEDIS. DCS3 HT 13MTRS, LENGTH 60 MTRS. (P NORTON, TELECON). NCA. 16.3.89 16.3.89 WK LOCATED IN 581146.183N, 000627.228E [EUR] USING SYLEDIS. E/S TRACE INDICATES A HT OF 13.0 MTRS ABOVE SEABED. DCS3 SEAFLOOR MAPPING SYSTEMS SHOWS MASS OF PIPE DEBRIS 100 X 50 MTRS CLOSE SE. GEN DEPTH 138 MTRS. (WIMPOL, JUNE-SEP 1985, M 1233). AMEND TO WK 125MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 244.
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 1989

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED & SANK WHILE TRANSFERRING EQUIPMENT FROM DRILLING PLATFORM BORGNY DOLPHIN, TO WHICH SHE WAS SECURED ALONGSIDE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ZAPATA OFFSHORE SERVICES, LONDON.

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FAQ

Where is the MONARCH SERVICE wreck located?

The MONARCH SERVICE wreck is located at coordinates 58 11.73 N,0 6.353 E.

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

The MONARCH SERVICE lies at a depth of about 125 meters and is located at coordinates 58 11.73 N,0 6.353 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MONARCH SERVICE?

The seabed around the MONARCH SERVICE lies at approximately 138 meters deep.

When did the MONARCH SERVICE sink?

The MONARCH SERVICE sank on Feb 17, 1977.

When was the wreck of the MONARCH SERVICE discovered?

The wreck of the MONARCH SERVICE was discovered in 1977.

What country did the MONARCH SERVICE belong to?

The MONARCH SERVICE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MONARCH SERVICE?

The MONARCH SERVICE had a tonnage of 692 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONARCH SERVICE?

The MONARCH SERVICE is classified as a supply vessel.

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