Monnow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Monnow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.183 N,0 44.533 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.503050
  • Longitude: 0.742217
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONNOW
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.1 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.7
Tonnage 1452
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1920
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1921
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.10S
Surveying Details H8930/20 28.12.20 H8930/20 & H9140/20 28.12.20 WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1920) IN 513011N, 004432E, ABOUT 1M SE OF SOUTHEND PIER LT. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.10S. (TH). - NM. H9140/20 H9140/20 [NO DATE] SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMMENCED. (ADMIRAL, CHATHAM) H2663/21 2.5.21 H2663/21 2.5.21 WK & BUOY REMOVED. (CG HARWICH). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM. RSDRA2025000044972 25.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (ENVIRONMENT AGENCY, DTD 17.07.2024). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX- SUZANNE, BUILT 1918 BY ABERDEEN SB CO. LTD., ABERDEEN, WITH 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 137HP, TWIN SHAFT. AFT MACHINERY BY SKANID PACIFIC OIL ENG CO, SAN FRANCISCO. OWNED BY MONNOW SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE GOTHENBURG FOR MUMBLES ROADS. SANK ABOUT 1M SE OF SOUTHEND PIER LT. (TH, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MONNOW wreck located?

The MONNOW wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.183 N,0 44.533 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MONNOW?

The seabed around the MONNOW lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the MONNOW sink?

The MONNOW sank on Dec 17, 1920.

When was the wreck of the MONNOW discovered?

The wreck of the MONNOW was discovered in 1920.

What country did the MONNOW belong to?

The MONNOW belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MONNOW carrying?

The MONNOW was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MONNOW?

The MONNOW had a tonnage of 1452 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONNOW?

The MONNOW is classified as a steam ship.

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