SS Meknes [+1940] WRECK

SS Meknes [+1940] WRECK

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SS Meknes [+1940]

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nationality:
french
purpose: transport
type: passenger ship
propulsion: steamer
date built: 1914
status:
live live
details
weight (tons): 6127  grt
dimensions: 126,2 x 16,8 x 8,5 m
engine: 2 x Triple expansion engine, LP turbines
power:  
speed: 15  knots
about the loss
cause lost: torpedo
date lost: 24/07/1940  [dd/mm/yyyy]
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builder:
Ateliers & Chantiers De St. Nazaire S.A., Penhoët (St. Nazaire)
owner:
Cie. Générale Transatlantique, Paris
captain:
about the wreck
depth: 57 max. / 49 min. (m)
orientation: 110°
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entered by: Lettens Jan
entered: 27/08/2008
last update: Allen Tony
last update: 24/07/2009
 
 
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Lettens Jan01/10/2009
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system:WGS84
division:1'=1000
accuracy:good 40m~100m
remarks:
Method: Hyper-Fix Quality: Surveyed Accuracy: 13 m
ref. used: UK Hydrographic Office
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Lettens Jan01/10/2009

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ref. used: UK Hydrographic Office

Chipchase Nick24/07/2009

The wreck is upright but in places well smashed. A debris field runs along the starboard side. The port side is more intact. The bow area is complete and leans 30 degrees to starboard. Much of the wooden decking is still in place.
Midships three boilers can easily be seen. Nobody has yet made mention of seeing any of the bridge structure which may be on the seabed. Depth to the seabed is 60m.

ref. used: Chipchase Nick, Personal dive log, Chipchase N.
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Allen Tony24/07/2009Meknes SS was built in 1914 by Atliers & Chantier St. Azaire as the French passenger/cargo vessel PUERTO RICO SS for Cie Generale Transatlantique, Le Havre. In 1929 she was renamed MEKNES SS.

MEKNES SS was repatriating french sailors after french surrender. Despite clear markings & lights vessel was intercepted by a German torpedo boat which sank her when she stopped. Sank off Portland with the loss of 374 Officers & Men.
ref. used: Miramar Ship Index
Lettens Jan01/10/2009Only for Hydrographic service subscribers.
ref. used: UK Hydrographic Office
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