Meta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Meta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 45.5 N,22 55.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.758333
  • Longitude: 22.925000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name META
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Length 80.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1699
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1935
Original Detection Year 1935
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 1M SW OF RUSSARO. (DODS). GIVES POSN APPROX 594530N, 0225530E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2001

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1887, RAN GROUND 1M SW OF RUSSARO, NEAR HANKO. VESSEL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/B TRAMPFART [K HANSEN], BROKE IN TWO & AFTER PART SANK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the META wreck located?

The META wreck is located at coordinates 59 45.5 N,22 55.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the META?

The seabed around the META lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the META sink?

The META sank on Feb 21, 1935.

When was the wreck of the META discovered?

The wreck of the META was discovered in 1935.

What country did the META belong to?

The META belonged to FI.

What was the tonnage of the META?

The META had a tonnage of 1699 tons.

What type of wreck is the META?

The META is classified as a steam ship.

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