Munificent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Munificent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55.945 N,1 39.951 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.932417
  • Longitude: 1.665850
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MUNIFICENT
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 3270
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Munificent is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of Cap Gris Nez near the English Channel, positioned at coordinates 50 55.945 N, 1 39.951 E. Historical hydrographic records note that the vessel sank with its bows initially remaining visible above the water before becoming a submerged danger. Charted details for the wreck have been updated over time by hydrographic authorities, noting its status as a dangerous wreck requiring navigation caution.

Surveying Details

H1255/17 1.3.17 SUNK IN 505554N 014006E OR 3.5M NNW FROM CAP GRIS NEZ. BOWS STILL SHOWING. (TELEGRAM HMS LANTRAIL). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. DEC 22 AMEND OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL TO DW IN 504924N 011524E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1895. H1797/27 17.3.27 LETTER TO & FROM FR HYDRO. NO ACTION. 10.9.73 SHOWN IN 505554N 014003E [OGB] ON NC 1892. 11.9.86 DW PD SHOWN IN 505559.8N, 014001.9E [EUR] ON FR 6681 [1986 EDN]. SHOWN IN FR WK RECORDS, NO 21601049, BUT NOT AS PD. AMEND TO DW PD IN 505554N, 014003E [OGB]. NE 1892 & NC 323. [WGD] POSN: 5055.945N, 0139.951E.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 3.5M NNW FROM CAP GRIS NEZ WHILST EN ROUTE FROM TYNE TO DUNKIRK. 3 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the MUNIFICENT wreck located?

The MUNIFICENT wreck is located at coordinates 50 55.945 N,1 39.951 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MUNIFICENT?

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

When did the MUNIFICENT sink?

The MUNIFICENT sank on Mar 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MUNIFICENT discovered?

The wreck of the MUNIFICENT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MUNIFICENT belong to?

The MUNIFICENT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MUNIFICENT carrying?

The MUNIFICENT was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MUNIFICENT?

The MUNIFICENT had a tonnage of 3270 tons.

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