Germania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Germania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 9.865 N,3 52.562 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.164417
  • Longitude: -3.876033
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERMANIA
Type carrier
Flag ES
Length 82 m
Width 11.9 m
Sonar Length 75
Shadow Height 24.5
Orientation 110
Tonnage 1704
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2019

Surveying Details

22.12.71 SANK IN 491000N, 035300W, APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.206). NCA YET. 14.1.72 PADDLE MARKED 'GERMANIA' FOUND ON BEACH AT MOUSEHOLE. (LLOYDS VOL.207). 15.1.72 DRUMS OF DANGEROUS CHEMICALS BEING WASHED UP ON S.CORNISH COAST. (LLOYDS VOL.207). 3.2.72 LIFEBUOY MARKED 'GERMANIA' FOUND ON PORLOCK BEACH. (LLOYDS VOL.207). 7.2.72 INS AS NDW PA IN 491000N, 033500W. BR STD. 29.5.72 WK LOCATED BY DIVERS OF COMPAGNIE MARITIME D'EXPERTISE. LIES IN 90MTRS N OF ILE DE BATZ. (LLOYDS VOL.208). H5493/69 25.6.72 WK STANDS 23MTRS HIGH IN 490955N, 035230W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 72 21 07). INS AS WK 36FMS. - NM 1192/72. H3160/69 17.10.72 NOW WK 60MTRS. (FRENCH NM 72 38 12). AMEND TO WK 33FMS. BR STD. 8.8.88 POSN AND LEAST DEPTH CONFIRMED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). 8.8.88 AMEND TO WK 60MTRS. NC 2668. HH100/351/05 26.6.92 VERY LARGE WK LOCATED IN 490957.5N, 035236W [EUR] USING DECCA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 21.6.99 LISTED IN 4909.925N, 0352.472W [EUR] IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY CORBASTA OF SANTANDER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IBERHANSA MARITIMA SA. CAUGHT FIRE IN NO.1 HOLD WHILE ON PASSAGE HAMBURG TO BARCELONA. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND DRIFTED FOR FIVE DAYS, BURNING FIERCELY AND WITH INTERMITTENT EXPLOSIONS, BEFORE SINKING. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

General Comments

UPRIGHT WITH 2 MASTS

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FAQ

Where is the GERMANIA wreck located?

The GERMANIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.865 N,3 52.562 W.

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

The GERMANIA lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 49 9.865 N,3 52.562 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GERMANIA?

The seabed around the GERMANIA lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the GERMANIA sink?

The GERMANIA sank on Dec 21, 1971.

When was the wreck of the GERMANIA discovered?

The wreck of the GERMANIA was discovered in 1971.

What country did the GERMANIA belong to?

The GERMANIA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the GERMANIA carrying?

The GERMANIA was carrying chemicals,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GERMANIA?

The GERMANIA had a tonnage of 1704 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERMANIA?

The GERMANIA is classified as a carrier.

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