Minde (Ex Amerika) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Minde (ex amerika) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 27.802 N,1 35.197 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.463367
  • Longitude: -1.586617
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINDE (EX AMERIKA)
Type barque
Flag NO
Length 56.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 849
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1916
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 30, 1999

Surveying Details

H1309/79 31.8.79 H1309/79 31.8.79 LIES OFF CULLERNOSE PT IN 552748N, 013506W APPROX. WRECKAGE SPREAD OVER AREA AT LEAST 150YDS SQUARE.IN ABOUT 20FT OF WATER. STANDS ONLY ABOUT 1FT HIGH. TWO ANCHORS AND TIMBER BEAMS STICK OUT OF SEABED. (J R CRAIG, 22.7.79). NCA. H1310/81/20 14.8.81 H1310/81/20 14.8.81 FURTHER SEARCHES CARRIED OUT ON THIS WK FROM TIME TO TIME, BUT SO FAR ONLY SCATTERED WRECKAGE FOUND. NOTHING TO CONFIRM IDENTITY. (J R CRAIG, AUG 81). HH090/843/01 28.12.99 HH090/843/01 28.12.99 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

LOST IN STORM. KRAGERO TO HARTLEPOOL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 27.802 N,1 35.197 W
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FAQ

Where is the MINDE (EX AMERIKA) wreck located?

The MINDE (EX AMERIKA) wreck is located at coordinates 55 27.802 N,1 35.197 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MINDE (EX AMERIKA)?

The seabed around the MINDE (EX AMERIKA) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the MINDE (EX AMERIKA) sink?

The MINDE (EX AMERIKA) sank on Nov 18, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MINDE (EX AMERIKA) discovered?

The wreck of the MINDE (EX AMERIKA) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MINDE (EX AMERIKA) belong to?

The MINDE (EX AMERIKA) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the MINDE (EX AMERIKA)?

The MINDE (EX AMERIKA) had a tonnage of 849 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINDE (EX AMERIKA)?

The MINDE (EX AMERIKA) is classified as a barque.

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