Excellenz Mehnert Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Excellenz mehnert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 42.025 N,2 1.902 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.700417
  • Longitude: 2.031700
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXCELLENZ MEHNERT
Type steam ship
Flag NORWEGIAN
Length 55.5 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 13
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 2
Tonnage 646
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 31, 2014

Surveying Details

H6391/19 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 524200N, 020200E APPROX. H3039/26 INS ON BA CHARTS. H4282/26 14.10.26 AMENDED TO DW. NE 1094 & 1408. DELETED ON 2182A. H335/31 14.1.31 AMENDED TO DWPA. H2761/31 21.4.31 DELETED. (TH L 1326/31). - NM ACTION. HH090/616/01 15.9.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). NCA. SEP 2014/000101130 31.12.14 EXAM'D 26.7.14 IN 5242.025N, 0201.902E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.02 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 13MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 2.0MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPARENTLY AN INTACT WK BURIED IN A SANDWAVE WITH ONLY A SMALL SECTION PROTRUDING. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). INS AS WK 26MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY M V FREDRIKSTAD, FREDRIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S EXCELLENZ MEHNERT. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 64 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DRAMMEN FOR LONDON. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-6. (LLWW1, SIBI).

General Comments

SINGLE CONTACT, ?PART OF BURIED WK

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FAQ

Where is the EXCELLENZ MEHNERT wreck located?

The EXCELLENZ MEHNERT wreck is located at coordinates 52 42.025 N,2 1.902 E.

How deep is the EXCELLENZ MEHNERT and where exactly is it located?

The EXCELLENZ MEHNERT lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 52 42.025 N,2 1.902 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EXCELLENZ MEHNERT?

The seabed around the EXCELLENZ MEHNERT lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the EXCELLENZ MEHNERT sink?

The EXCELLENZ MEHNERT sank on Jun 1, 1916.

When was the wreck of the EXCELLENZ MEHNERT discovered?

The wreck of the EXCELLENZ MEHNERT was discovered in 1916.

What country did the EXCELLENZ MEHNERT belong to?

The EXCELLENZ MEHNERT belonged to NORWEGIAN.

What cargo was the EXCELLENZ MEHNERT carrying?

The EXCELLENZ MEHNERT was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the EXCELLENZ MEHNERT?

The EXCELLENZ MEHNERT had a tonnage of 646 tons.

What type of wreck is the EXCELLENZ MEHNERT?

The EXCELLENZ MEHNERT is classified as a steam ship.

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