Meteor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Meteor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 54.96 N,6 42.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.916000
  • Longitude: 6.715333
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name METEOR
Type minelayer
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 29.8.1975 29.8.1975 SCUTTLED.(NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.14) POSN 555500N, 064300E FOR FILING ONLY OBTAINED FROM MAP FACING PAGE 124 OF NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.14. SEP 2016/000072600 13.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON DENMARK 93[ED 8 CORR TO 26/02/16].AMEND TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED BY HER OWN CREW. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.14)

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FAQ

Where is the METEOR wreck located?

The METEOR wreck is located at coordinates 55 54.96 N,6 42.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the METEOR?

The seabed around the METEOR lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the METEOR sink?

The METEOR sank on Aug 9, 1915.

When was the wreck of the METEOR discovered?

The wreck of the METEOR was discovered in 1915.

What country did the METEOR belong to?

The METEOR belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the METEOR?

The METEOR is classified as a minelayer.