Germania Wreck

Field Value
Germania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 17.297 N,73 58.752 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.288280
  • Longitude: -73.979200
Reported Year 1889
Name GERMANIA
Type barque
Flag Germany
Length 47.1 m
Width 10.3 m
Draught 6.5
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement, wood pulp, barrels
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1889

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED

General Comments

AKA: Cumberland, Owner: H Addicks, Year Built: 1852, Where Built: Baltimore, MD, Construction: Wood, Home Port: Bremerhaven, Germany, Departure Port: Stettin, Germany, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: H Windhorst, Crew: 15, Passengers: 0, Lives Lost: 10, Ship Value: $10,000, Cargo Value: $17,000, USLSS Station: Long Branch, Misc Information: Broke up; Total loss

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FAQ

Where is the GERMANIA wreck located?

The GERMANIA wreck is located at coordinates 40 17.297 N,73 58.752 W.

When did the GERMANIA sink?

The GERMANIA sank on Nov 26, 1889.

What country did the GERMANIA belong to?

The GERMANIA belonged to Germany.

What cargo was the GERMANIA carrying?

The GERMANIA was carrying cement, wood pulp, barrels.

What type of wreck is the GERMANIA?

The GERMANIA is classified as a barque.

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