Monksgarth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Monksgarth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 43.934 N,5 10.059 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.732233
  • Longitude: -5.167650
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONKSGARTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1928
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 17M N BY E 0.25 E FROM USHANT NW LT HO. (WW1 SL). PLOTS IN 484433N, 050915W. H1690/19 16.7.19 H1690/19 16.7.19 NDW IN 484400N 051000W. GEN DEPTH 55FMS. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 H1291/28 [NO DATE] AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW (1917). BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 H1128/63 12.3.63 SHOWN AS NDW ON NC 2644. 24.1.78 24.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 12.11.87 12.11.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 90MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 26.2.88 26.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 90MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585017. NC 2644. 2.3.09 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4843.934N, 0510.059W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6880 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. (WW1 SL).

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FAQ

Where is the MONKSGARTH wreck located?

The MONKSGARTH wreck is located at coordinates 48 43.934 N,5 10.059 W.

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

The MONKSGARTH lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 48 43.934 N,5 10.059 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MONKSGARTH?

The seabed around the MONKSGARTH lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the MONKSGARTH sink?

The MONKSGARTH sank on Aug 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MONKSGARTH discovered?

The wreck of the MONKSGARTH was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MONKSGARTH belong to?

The MONKSGARTH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MONKSGARTH?

The MONKSGARTH had a tonnage of 1928 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONKSGARTH?

The MONKSGARTH is classified as a steam ship.

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