Emmanuel M Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Emmanuel m Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 56.6 N,8 21.383 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.943333
  • Longitude: 8.356383
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMMANUEL M
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 119.5 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 9.5
Tonnage 4663
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1967
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3048/65 24.1.68 ST IN 535636N, 082123E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 4873/67) - NM 253/68. 22.5.68 EFFORTS TO REFLOAT FRUSTRATED BY DREDGED CHANNEL CONTINUOUSLY REFILLING WITH SAND DURING BAD WEATHER. FURTHER SALVAGE ATTEMPTS TO BE MADE. (LLOYDS VOL.196) NCA. H3048/65 25.6.69 SALVAGE WORK AND DREDGING TAKING PLACE. (GERMAN TNM 2287/69 & LLOYDS VOL.198) NCA. H3048/65 4.8.70 WRECK REFLOATED. (HAMBURG NM 2669/70) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1949 BY BOELE'S SCHPS & MACH., BOLNES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASTRO NACIENTE CIA. NAV. PASSAGE ROSTOCK FOR ROTTERDAM. RAN AGROUND ON SCHARHORN RIFF SANDBANK IN BAD WEATHER. ALL 30 CREW RESCUED BY HELICOPTER. REFLOATED JULY 1970 & TOWED TO HAMBURG TO BE BROKEN UP. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the EMMANUEL M wreck located?

The EMMANUEL M wreck is located at coordinates 53 56.6 N,8 21.383 E.

When did the EMMANUEL M sink?

The EMMANUEL M sank on Dec 3, 1967.

When was the wreck of the EMMANUEL M discovered?

The wreck of the EMMANUEL M was discovered in 1967.

What country did the EMMANUEL M belong to?

The EMMANUEL M belonged to GR.

What cargo was the EMMANUEL M carrying?

The EMMANUEL M was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EMMANUEL M?

The EMMANUEL M had a tonnage of 4663 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMMANUEL M?

The EMMANUEL M is classified as a steam ship.

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