Germania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Germania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.015 N,3 9.997 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.533583
  • Longitude: -3.166617
Wreck Depth -2.3 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERMANIA
Type sailing vessel
Length 31.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 114
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1905
Original Detection Year 1905
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2001

Surveying Details

18.5.1905 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB BETWEEN 15 - 18.5.1905. POSN 533202N, 030957W. DEPTH 6FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN AS ST DRIES 6FT ON BA 1951. 25.3.75 25.3.75 SHOWN AS ST DR 2.3MTRS [LAT] ON K3500/KF NO10. NC 1951. 4.3.81 4.3.81 SHOWN AS ST DR 2.3MTRS IN 533200N, 030955W ON MDHC SURVEY JAN 81. (K8577/2) AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON TAYLORS BANK E OF C1 BLACK BUOY. FILLED WITH THE TIDE & BUMPED UP THE BANK TO A POSN 800YDS FROM C1 BLACK CAN BUOY.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the GERMANIA wreck located?

The GERMANIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.015 N,3 9.997 W.

How deep is the GERMANIA and where exactly is it located?

The GERMANIA lies at a depth of about -2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.015 N,3 9.997 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GERMANIA?

The seabed around the GERMANIA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the GERMANIA sink?

The GERMANIA sank on May 10, 1905.

When was the wreck of the GERMANIA discovered?

The wreck of the GERMANIA was discovered in 1905.

What cargo was the GERMANIA carrying?

The GERMANIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GERMANIA?

The GERMANIA had a tonnage of 114 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERMANIA?

The GERMANIA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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