Munster Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Munster Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.997 N,3 26.811 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.599950
  • Longitude: -3.446850
Wreck Depth 16.6 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MUNSTER
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 107.6 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 4305
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details NOT LOCATED IN APPROX REPD POSN 533700N, 032330W. WK, PRESUMED MUNSTER, LOCATED BY HMS SEAGULL JULY 1946 IN 533600N, 032624W, OR 122 DEG, 6.23M TO QUEEN'S FORT. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21 IN GEN DEPTH 63FT. 1948 - SWEPT CLEAR AT 46FT. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H0207/40 19.2.40 POSN 533700N, 032400W, APPROX. (NOIC LIVERPOOL). - PFNM 442/40. H0207/40 1.2.40 AMEND POSN TO 533505N, 032625W. (NOIC LIVERPOOL). - PFNM 532/40. H0291/40 20.6.40 INS DW PA. - NM 1540/40. H4515/46 17.8.46 AMEND TO WK 3FMS. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 2840/46. H0207/46 22.10.46 INS G CAN LT BUOY, GP FL(2) G, CLOSE W OF WK. (TH NM 117/46). - NM 3555/46. H6706/48 24.11.48 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. DELETE LT BUOY. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 2626/48. H1893/64 11.3.68 EXAM'D IN 533558N, 032628W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55 IN GEN DEPTH 64FT. SCOUR DEPTH 70FT. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 6/67). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 1FT. NCA. 1.4.74 AMEND TO SW 13.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 1978. H3838/86 20.5.88 EXAM'D 27.10.87 IN 533559N, 032644W [OGB] USING HIFIX.6 [3 LOP] LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NO SCOUR. WELL-DISPERSED, PARTLY BURIED AND HAS NO DEFINITE SHAPE. NO SONAR HEIGHTS WERE OBTAINED. MAGNETOMETER GAVE LARGE DEFLECTION. INS AS WK 16.6MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). - NM 1791/88. H1311/88/50 24.10.88 HULL OWNED BY SUBMAR SALVAGE. FOUND TO HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY BROKEN UP AND DISPERSED TO SEABED. (G ROSE, 14.10.88). NCA. RSDRA2024000160567 07.06.23 SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2023. (XOCEAN SURVEY DTD 2023). DEEPER THAN CHARTED. RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH 16.6MTRS ABOVE.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, BLEFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COAST LINES LTD. OIL ENGINES OF 1347BHP, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE BELFAST FOR LIVERPOOL. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

DISPERSED TO SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the MUNSTER wreck located?

The MUNSTER wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.997 N,3 26.811 W.

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

The MUNSTER lies at a depth of about 16.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.997 N,3 26.811 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MUNSTER?

The seabed around the MUNSTER lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the MUNSTER sink?

The MUNSTER sank on Feb 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MUNSTER discovered?

The wreck of the MUNSTER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MUNSTER belong to?

The MUNSTER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MUNSTER carrying?

The MUNSTER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MUNSTER?

The MUNSTER had a tonnage of 4305 tons.

What type of wreck is the MUNSTER?

The MUNSTER is classified as a motor vessel.

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