Markus I (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Markus i (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 47.527 N,7 56.187 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.792117
  • Longitude: 7.936450
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARKUS I (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Tonnage 164
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2007

Surveying Details

8.12.73 SUNK NEAR WANGEROOGE-OLDEROOG GROYNE. (LLOYDS 214). POSN 534800N, 075600E FOR FILING ONLY. HH328/353/01 19.3.91 ST IN 534805N, 075536E. MARKED BY N CARD SPAR BUOY. CLEARANCE WORK PROGRAMMED. (HAMBURG NM T(21)2/8/91). NCA YET. HH328/353/01 16.4.91 NOW STRANDED AND RADAR CONSPIC IN 534734N, 075616E [EUR]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM T(21)2/10/91). NCA YET. HH328/353/01 23.7.91 TO BE EXPUNGED. (HAMBURG NM T(21)2/25/91). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK NEAR WANGEROOGE-OLDEROOG GROYNE IN BAD WEATHER. (LLOYDS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 47.527 N,7 56.187 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARKUS I (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARKUS I (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 47.527 N,7 56.187 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARKUS I (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MARKUS I (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the MARKUS I (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MARKUS I (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 7, 1973.

When was the wreck of the MARKUS I (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARKUS I (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What was the tonnage of the MARKUS I (POSSIBLY)?

The MARKUS I (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 164 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARKUS I (POSSIBLY)?

The MARKUS I (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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