Copenhagen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Copenhagen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 46.467 N,2 50.603 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.774450
  • Longitude: 2.843383
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 45
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 165
Tonnage 2570
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

[NO DATE] VESSEL SUNK 8M EAST HALF NORTH FROM N HINDER LTV. (WW1 SL). H1310/88/42 - H1270/88 & H4580/87 8.8.88 WK IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. 45MTRS LONG, 8.5MTRS HIGH, ORIENTATED 165/345DEGS, IN 514629N, 025043E. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, 5.8.88). INS WK 26.5MTRS. - NM 2578/88. H3498/88 30.9.88 UNCONFIRMED LEAST DEPTH NOW 20MTRS IN 514631N, 025041E. (NETHERLANDS NM 448/88). AMEND TO WK USC 20MTRS IN 514631N, 025041E [EUR]. - NM 3125/88. HH340/351/01 10.7.90 TO BE EXPUNGED. (NETHERLANDS WK NO.R06 2595 & NETHERLANDS NM 330/90). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 2045/90.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. SIX LIVES LOST. (WW1SL).

General Comments

LIES IN A TROUGH BETWEEN TWO SANDWAVES

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FAQ

Where is the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 46.467 N,2 50.603 E.

How deep is the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 51 46.467 N,2 50.603 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY)?

The COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2570 tons.

What type of wreck is the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY)?

The COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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