Great Northern Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Great northern Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 10.233 S,39 8.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.170550
  • Longitude: 39.147217
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREAT NORTHERN
Type merchant vessel
Length 73 m
Width 9.7 m
Tonnage 1422
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1902
Original Detection Year 1906
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2012

Surveying Details

1906 WK [OLD SYMBOL] CHARTED IN 061014S, 390850E, ON NW END OF FUNGU CHANRAMBA, ZANZIBAR. (HMS FORTE, REMARK BOOK, 1906) BA 3211. H477/12 7.3.12 H477/12 7.3.12 WK IS A MOST CONSPICUOUS OBJECT & NOT LIKELY TO BREAK UP. (HMS HERMES REMARK BOOK, 1911). NCA. H695/25 29.1.25 H695/25 29.1.25 ST IS VISUALLY CONSPIC. (HMS HOOD REMARK BOOK) BA 3211. H2692/25 20.4.25 H2692/25 20.4.25 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H2140/63 7.6.63 H2140/63 7.6.63 ST IN 061013S, 390847E NO LONGER VISIBLE. ASSISTANT PORT OFFICER, ZANZIBAR, REPORTS WK HAS BEEN DISPOSED OF BY DIVERS. A EUROPEAN DIVER ALSO REPORTS THAT HE HAD SERACHED FOR THE WRECK SEVERAL TIMES AND BEEN UNABLE TO FIND IT. RECOMMEND CHART AS NDW. (HMS OWEN HN 2/63 DTD 26.4.63) DELETE. AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 1175/63. 27.6.03 27.6.03 THOSE PARTS OF THE VESSEL ABOVE WATER WERE CUT UP AND REMOVED IN 1956. PARTS OF THE ENGINE AND HULL REMAIN IN 6-10MTRS. WK IS POPULAR DIVE SITE. NOT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (KEVIN PATIENCE, VISIT TO UKHO, 12.6.03 & TELECONS 26.6.03) RE-INSERT AS NDW PA IN 0610.233S, 3908.833E. BR STD. 6.7.12 6.7.12 NOT SHOWN ON FUGRO SURVEY AFRICA LTD, ZANZIBAR HARBOUR APPROACHES SURVEY 7.11 - 2.12.11 (FOR SOUTH AFRICAN MSA), SEP 21012/000031221. AMEND DEAD. NE 3211.

Circumstances of loss

27.6.03 VESSEL RAN AGROUND AT NIGHT. (KEVIN PATIENCE, TELECON 27.6.03)

General Comments

PARTS OF ENGINE & HULL REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 6 10.233 S,39 8.833 E
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FAQ

Where is the GREAT NORTHERN wreck located?

The GREAT NORTHERN wreck is located at coordinates 6 10.233 S,39 8.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GREAT NORTHERN?

The seabed around the GREAT NORTHERN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the GREAT NORTHERN sink?

The GREAT NORTHERN sank on Dec 5, 1902.

When was the wreck of the GREAT NORTHERN discovered?

The wreck of the GREAT NORTHERN was discovered in 1906.

What was the tonnage of the GREAT NORTHERN?

The GREAT NORTHERN had a tonnage of 1422 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREAT NORTHERN?

The GREAT NORTHERN is classified as a merchant vessel.

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