Maryland (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maryland (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 7.48 N,2 23.455 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.124667
  • Longitude: 2.390917
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARYLAND (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 127.4 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 9.8
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 12
Tonnage 5136
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1914
Scour Dimensions ,,006.5,
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H4432/14 3.9.14 H4432/14 3.9.14 POSN 521230N, 022845E APPROX. (AUTH'Y NOT KNOWN). POSN 521000N, 022000E. (REGISTER OF DANISH WRECKS). INS ON CHARTS IN 521230N, 022845E. - NM 1465/14. H4282/26 14.10.26 H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO DW (1914) (PA). H2615/28 28.4.28 H2615/28 28.4.28 NOT FOUND BY TRINITY HOUSE. (TH, LTR 3552/23). DELETED. - NM ACTION. H3835/86 16.3.88 H3835/86 16.3.88 EXAM'D 13.8.87 IN 520727N, 022334E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.8 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. SCOUR 6.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH 95MTRS, BEAM 11MTRS. LYING 012/192 DEG, BOW S. STANDS UPRIGHT AMONGST 6 - 7MTR SANDWAVES. ALSO A PIPELINE, OR CABLE, SOME 50 TO 60MTRS LONG LOCATED IN 520726N, 022342E IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. ORIENTATED 012/192 DEG AND LIES FLUSH WITH SEABED. (NP 1008, HI 354). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2000

Circumstances of loss

MINED. WAS ON PASSAGE S AMERICA TO DENMARK.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 7.48 N,2 23.455 E.

How deep is the MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 52 7.48 N,2 23.455 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARYLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 21, 1914.

When was the wreck of the MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the MARYLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5136 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARYLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The MARYLAND (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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