Meta Wreck

Field Value
Meta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 2.663 N,74 2.770 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.044380
  • Longitude: -74.046160
Reported Year 1883
Name META
Type merchant vessel
Flag Germany
Length 62.2 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 1812
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo 8000 empty barrels
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1883

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED

General Comments

AKA: Full Rigged Clipper, Owner: F Roters, Year Built: 1854, Where Built: Damariscotta, ME, Construction: Wood, Home Port: Bremerhaven, Germany, Departure Port: Bremerhaven, Germany, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: Frerichs, Crew: 24, Lives Lost: 0, Ship Value: $25,000, Cargo Value: $20,000, Misc Information: Total loss

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FAQ

Where is the META wreck located?

The META wreck is located at coordinates 40 2.663 N,74 2.770 W.

When did the META sink?

The META sank on Oct 13, 1883.

What country did the META belong to?

The META belonged to Germany.

What cargo was the META carrying?

The META was carrying 8000 empty barrels.

What was the tonnage of the META?

The META had a tonnage of 1812 tons.

What type of wreck is the META?

The META is classified as a merchant vessel.

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