Maine
Type: 3616-ton Steamship 114m long with a beam of 14m.
Wreck Information: She sits upright and on an even keel and is in good condition except for the stern and some breaking up towards the bow. The decks have collapsed into the wreck. It is possible to enter the wreck at the stern and see the engine room and boilers.
Cargo: Pebbles, chalk, horsehair and goatskins.
Travel & Parking directions:
harbour: Salcombe or Hope Cove
Distance from harbour: Short boat ride from Salcombe or Hope Cove
Lat & Long: N50.21439 W3.85003 or 50.12.820 N, 3.51.045 W
Chart: Admiralty Chart 1613
Depth: 36Tides: . Slack water lasts 40 minutes either two hours after high or low water at Devonport Tide tables
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Dive Shop: Sandford and down
Accommodation:
Suggested experience: Experienced sport divers
Other comments: The Maine was torpedoed by UC-17 and is now owned by Torbay BSAC.
Pub:
Created by: Finstrokes
Date: 26/2/11
Revision: 1
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