Dronning Maude Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dronning maude Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 21.528 N,1 45.891 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.358800
  • Longitude: 1.764850
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DRONNING MAUDE
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
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
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Surveying Details

1.9.16 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 522130N, 014600E. (MS). NCA YET. H4282/26 14.10.26 INS DW (1916)(PA) IN 522130N, 014600E ON BA CHARTS. H335/31 14.1.31 AMEND DWPA ON BA CHARTS. HO3774/45 1.4.46 DELETED. ([E7604]). BR STD. H1942/80 23.8.82 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN DURING AREA SEARCH USING HYDROSEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2016-2017. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). NFA.

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 MAUDE wreck located?

The DRONNING MAUDE wreck is located at coordinates 52 21.528 N,1 45.891 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DRONNING MAUDE?

The seabed around the DRONNING MAUDE lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the DRONNING MAUDE sink?

The DRONNING MAUDE sank on Sep 1, 1916.

When was the wreck of the DRONNING MAUDE discovered?

The wreck of the DRONNING MAUDE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the DRONNING MAUDE belong to?

The DRONNING MAUDE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the DRONNING MAUDE carrying?

The DRONNING MAUDE was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the DRONNING MAUDE?

The DRONNING MAUDE had a tonnage of 1102 tons.

What type of wreck is the DRONNING MAUDE?

The DRONNING MAUDE is classified as a steam ship.

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