Dronning Maud (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dronning maud (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 22.608 N,1 46.653 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.376800
  • Longitude: 1.777550
Wreck Depth 17.5 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 8.2
Sonar Width 5.1
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 138
Tonnage 1102
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 100.0,,001.0,017.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2017

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 522130N, 014600E, APPROX. (MS). H03774/45 1.4.46 LEAST DEPTH 49FT [8FMS 1FT]. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY [E7604]). LC 1543. H6285/69 27.1.70 LOCATED IN 522233N, 014639E USING DECCA. FOUND DURING PIPE TOWING SURVEY USING MAGNETOMETER, E/S AND SIDE SCAN SONAR. (KH, SURVEY [K5733/2], 1969). 11.12.72 NOW CHARTED AS WK 14.6MTRS. [LAT]. NC 1543. H1942/80 23.8.82 EXAM'D 16.2.82 IN 522235N, 014647E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.2 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 5.8MTRS, LENGTH 47.9MTRS, BEAM 14.8MTRS. LYING 127/307DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMEND TO WK 14.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 31.8.2000 NOT SHOWN ON NE 1536. [PLOTS IN LINEAR SCALES]. SEP 2016/000091758 19.7.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16 IN 5222.608N, 0146.653E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.50MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS, LENGTH 8.2MTRS, WIDTH 5.1MTRS, HEIGHT 1.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 138/318 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 100MTRS, 1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 017 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 17.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY LAXEVAAGS MSK & JRNSKB, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AN CHRISTENSEN, I. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 101NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR KEM. FOUNDERED AFTER STRIKING A MINE LAID BY UC-1 2.25M SE OF BENACRE NESS, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT. (LLWW1, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 22.608 N,1 46.653 E.

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

The DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 22.608 N,1 46.653 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 1, 1916.

When was the wreck of the DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY)?

The DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1102 tons.

What type of wreck is the DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY)?

The DRONNING MAUD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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