Mountby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mountby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.438 N,4 51.035 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.907300
  • Longitude: -4.850583
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOUNTBY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.8
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 9.3
Orientation 122
Tonnage 3263
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1918
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 SONAR CONTACT IN 495400N, 045106W. LENGTH 220FT, HEIGHT 34FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). H5051/70 13.11.70 H5051/70 13.11.70 INS NDW PA IN 495400N, 045106W. NC 777. H3110/72 28.11.73 H3110/72 28.11.73 LOCATED IN 495424.6N, 045057.6W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 69 IN GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1973). AMENDED TO WK 69.0MTRS [38FMS] IN 495425N, 045058W [OGB]. - NM 2433/73. H1309/75 6.7.76 H1309/75 6.7.76 WK REPD IN POSN BY DECCA. (CPO CAKEBREAD, RNAS CULDROSE). NCA. 4.7.85 4.7.85 WK, STANDING 3-4FMS ABOVE SEABED, LOCATED USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). NCA. HH100/351/20 4.8.03 HH100/351/20 4.8.03 DIVED 6.2003 IN 4954.400N, 0450.950W [OGB] USING GPS. STANDS 9MTRS HIGH BY DIVE COMPUTER. LENGTH APPROX 80MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. NO SCOUR. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND & SHINGLE. A THREE ISLAND VESSEL IDENTIFIED AS MOUNTBY BY THE RECOVERY OF THE BELL. STERN SECTION IS COMPLETELY INTACT WITH APPARENTLY COAL IN THE AFTER HOLD. NO GUN NOTED BUT MUNITIONS HAVE BEEN SEEN. BRIDGE COLLAPSED AND MACHINERY VISIBLE THROUGH AREAS OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE THAT HAVE ROTTED AWAY. WK DROPS SHARPLY IN FRONT OF THE BRIDGE, FOREDECK RESIDES AT SEABED LEVEL. FWD FITTINGS IN PLACE. (L BISHOP). NCA. HH091/059/01 6.4.05 HH091/059/01 6.4.05 EXAM'D 21.8.04 IN 4954.438N, 0451.035W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 70.5 IN GEN DEPTH 79.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 9.3MTRS. LIES 122/302 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 40MTRS TOWARDS 122 DEGS. UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 70MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY W GREY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIR R ROPNER & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 256HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR ROUEN. CARGO GOVERNMENT STORES. TORPEDOED BY UC-49. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS SE, BOWS COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the MOUNTBY wreck located?

The MOUNTBY wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.438 N,4 51.035 W.

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

The MOUNTBY lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.438 N,4 51.035 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOUNTBY?

The seabed around the MOUNTBY lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the MOUNTBY sink?

The MOUNTBY sank on Jun 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MOUNTBY discovered?

The wreck of the MOUNTBY was discovered in 1945.

What country did the MOUNTBY belong to?

The MOUNTBY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOUNTBY carrying?

The MOUNTBY was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the MOUNTBY?

The MOUNTBY had a tonnage of 3263 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOUNTBY?

The MOUNTBY is classified as a steam ship.

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