Monitoria Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Monitoria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.581 N,1 31.144 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.793017
  • Longitude: 1.519067
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONITORIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1904
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H7718/18 INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL ON CHARTS. 28.6.23 AMEND TO DW PA. BR STD. H01468/41 10.5.43 AMEND TO NDW IN 514728N, 013116E. - NM 952/43. H1334/60 3.4.59 NOT FOUND BY E/S. DRIFT SWEEP TO WITHIN 4FT OF SEABED, NO FOUL OBTAINED. DEPTH OF SCOUR BY E/S 56FT IN GENERAL DEPTH OF 50-52FT. (ECES SWEEP REPORT 4.11.58). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. H2847/67 19.10.67 THOROUGH SEARCH WITHIN 5CABLES OF CHARTED POSN. NOT LOCATED. SMALL SCOUR IN CHARTED POSN. (HMS EGERIA 22.5.67) H5724/69 29.9.70 NOT FOUND. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 2/70). H3921/73 22.1.74 EXAM'D IN 514730N, 013117E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 15-16MTRS. SCOUR 23MTRS IN FLAT SEABED. NO DEFINITE TRACE ON E/S BUT NUMEROUS PEAKS LYING IN LARGE SCOUR WITH TOPS OF PEAKS BELOW GENERAL SURROUNDING DEPTHS. SCOUR LIES APPROX NW/SE ABOUT 100MTRS IN RADIUS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE SHOWING BROKEN GROUND OVER LARGE AREA. RETAIN AS FOUL. (HMS ECHO). H3180/74 18.6.75 CLOSE SOUNDED, NO ACTUAL WRECK FOUND. GEN DEPTH 17-19MTRS. LARGE SCOUR TO 23MTRS DEEP RUNNING NW/SE WITH SAND BANK CLOSE SOUTHWARDS RUNNING SAME DIRECTION. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED ON BANK 13.2MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 10B/75). NCA. H4283/75 15.7.76 NOT FOUND AFTER CLOSE SOUNDING AND MS47 SEARCH. LARGE SCOUR IN LISTED POSITION WITH NUMEROUS SMALL PEAKS IN THE BOTTOM, NONE OF WHICH ROSE ABOVE THE GENERAL DEPTH OF 17-19MTRS. PRESUMED THAT THE WRECK IS PROBABLY BURIED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 37B/76). RETAIN AS FOUL. NCA. H4399/71 4.5.79 EXAMINATION OF AREA USING DCS3 FROM 4 DIRECTIONS REVEALED NO TRACE OF WK OR OF SIGNIFICANT SCOUR. AREA VERY UNEVEN. (SOISS, HI 51B/77). DELETE. BR STD. H1936/78 6.4.81 NOT LOCATED. (HMS EGERIA, HI 60B/80) HH090/516/01 4.12.91 NOT FOUND. (NP 1016, HI 516) AMENDED TO DEAD.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE 5.3.13 NOT LOCATED 12.2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2003

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE HUMBER TO LONDON. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 47.581 N,1 31.144 E
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FAQ

Where is the MONITORIA wreck located?

The MONITORIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.581 N,1 31.144 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MONITORIA?

The seabed around the MONITORIA lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the MONITORIA sink?

The MONITORIA sank on Oct 21, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MONITORIA discovered?

The wreck of the MONITORIA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the MONITORIA belong to?

The MONITORIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MONITORIA carrying?

The MONITORIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MONITORIA?

The MONITORIA had a tonnage of 1904 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONITORIA?

The MONITORIA is classified as a steam ship.

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