Minnehaha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Minnehaha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 15.02 N,9 23.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.250333
  • Longitude: -9.384000
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINNEHAHA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 183.2 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 13714
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 12 MILES SE OF FASTNET. (DODS). POSN 511500N, 092300W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ATLANTIC TRANSPORT CO. EIGHT BOILERS, TWO FOUR CYLINDER QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-48. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MINNEHAHA wreck located?

The MINNEHAHA wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.02 N,9 23.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MINNEHAHA?

The seabed around the MINNEHAHA lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the MINNEHAHA sink?

The MINNEHAHA sank on Sep 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MINNEHAHA discovered?

The wreck of the MINNEHAHA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MINNEHAHA belong to?

The MINNEHAHA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MINNEHAHA?

The MINNEHAHA had a tonnage of 13714 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINNEHAHA?

The MINNEHAHA is classified as a liner.

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