Breslau Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Breslau Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 3.71 N,25 58.79 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.061833
  • Longitude: 25.979833
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name BRESLAU
Type light cruiser
Flag DE
Length 135.9 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 4550
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 2003

Surveying Details

H6514/19 26.8.19 SUNK IN 400341N, 255950E. (C IN C, MED). NM 1569/19. H6280/22 4.11.22 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3929/25 WRECK SOLD TO GREEK FIRM FOR SALVAGE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H3863/52 5.12.52 NDW PA IN 400341N, 255950E. (HYDRO). NC 1086. H2209/66 22.11.66 NDW PA SHOWN IN 400336N, 255924E [EUR] ON USHO 4160. NE 1608. H1272/87 21.4.87 NOT SHOWN ON TURKISH 211 [1985 EDN]. DELETE. BR STD. 9.8.91 DW PA SHOWN IN 400330N, 255930E ON GREEK 32. TELEX TO TURKISH HYDRO TO CONFIRM. HH380/350/01 11.9.91 WILL BE SHOWN ON TURKISH AND GREEK CHARTS IN 400336N, 255924E. (GREEK HO,TELEX 28.8.91). BR STD. HH388/350/01 16.10.91 NDW PA IN 400336N, 255924E. (TURKISH NM 264/35.91). NFA. HH388/350/01 3.3.92 NDW PA IN 400330N, 255930E. (GREEK NM 171/91). NFA. 30.6.00 NOW SHOWN IN 4003.77N, 2558.82E [EUR] TURKISH 213 [2000 EDN]. BA 1608. HH390/400/03 20.6.03 DELETE. (TURKISH NM 24/110/03). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

19.1.1916 BUILT IN 1911 BY THE VULKAN CO. SCHULZ-THORNEYCROFT BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 22300IHP FOR 25.5KTS. TWELVE 4.1 INCH GUNS. CAME OUT FROM DARDANELLES ON 19.1.1916 WITH GERMAN BATTLE CRUISER GOEBEN & ESCORT OF 4 TURKISH DESTROYERS. MADE ATTACK EARLY NEXT MORNING ON BRITISH SHIPS LYING IN KUSU BAY. AFTER RUNNING INTO HEAVILY MINED AREA WAS BADLY HOLED AND TAKEN IN TOW BY GOEBEN. STRUCK 4 MORE MINES IN QUICK SUCCESSION & WAS ABANDONED AS SHE BEGAN TO SINK. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 3.71 N,25 58.79 E
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FAQ

Where is the BRESLAU wreck located?

The BRESLAU wreck is located at coordinates 40 3.71 N,25 58.79 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRESLAU?

The seabed around the BRESLAU lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the BRESLAU sink?

The BRESLAU sank on Jan 20, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BRESLAU discovered?

The wreck of the BRESLAU was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BRESLAU belong to?

The BRESLAU belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the BRESLAU?

The BRESLAU had a tonnage of 4550 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRESLAU?

The BRESLAU is classified as a light cruiser.

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