Meppen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Meppen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.183 N,4 6.687 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.369717
  • Longitude: 4.111450
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEPPEN
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Tonnage 950
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1954
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7626/54 20.4.55 DW IN 512216N, 040640E, OR 271DEGS, 1600FT FROM OCC.W.R.G LT [512215N, 040705E APPROX]. G CONL BUOY CLOSE N. (NETHERLANDS NM 53/653). - NM 832/55. H7626/54 17.5.63 BUOY REMOVED. (NETHERLANDS NM 1418/63). BR STD. H7626/54 27.6.63 NOW WK 4.9MTRS IN 512214N, 040644E. (NETHERLANDS NM 1633/63). - NM 1283/63. H1823/61 10.6.66 WK NOW SW 9.7MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 1496/66). - NM 1115/66. H1823/61 26.8.66 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 11.3MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 2370/66). - NM 1604 OR 1664/66. H1823/61 23.1.68 WK NOW SW 10.5MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 3083/67). BR STD. 17.12.74 NOW SW 10.3MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 1535/74). NE 139. H4187/70 23.9.77 NOW WK 12.3MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 2613/35/77). BR STD. H1271/85 12.5.86 SHOWN AS SW 13.0MTRS IN 512214N, 040646E ON NETHERLANDS/BELGIAN 1443 [1985 EDN]. BR STD. HH340/440/02 21.10.98 SALVAGE WORK ON WK HAS NOW ENDED. TEMP BUOYS REMOVED. (NETHERLANDS NM 43/531/98). NCA. HH340/430/04 17.3.99 DELETE. (NETHERLANDS NM 12/176/99) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1421/99.
Last Amended Date Mar 17, 1999
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.183 N,4 6.687 E
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FAQ

Where is the MEPPEN wreck located?

The MEPPEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.183 N,4 6.687 E.

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

The MEPPEN lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.183 N,4 6.687 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MEPPEN?

The seabed around the MEPPEN lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the MEPPEN sink?

The MEPPEN sank on Oct 29, 1954.

When was the wreck of the MEPPEN discovered?

The wreck of the MEPPEN was discovered in 1955.

What country did the MEPPEN belong to?

The MEPPEN belonged to DE.

What cargo was the MEPPEN carrying?

The MEPPEN was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the MEPPEN?

The MEPPEN had a tonnage of 950 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEPPEN?

The MEPPEN is classified as a motor vessel.

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