Munchen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Munchen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 15 N,27 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.250000
  • Longitude: -27.500000
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MUNCHEN
Type barge
Length 261.5 m
Width 32.3 m
Draught 18.3
Tonnage 37134
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,vehicles,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 19, 2004

Surveying Details

18.12.78 LAST REPORTED POSN IN 461500N, 273000W APPROX. LATER BARGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN 442200N, 241300W, LIFERAFT IN 441000N, 232200W AND OTHER CONTAINERS IN 443000N, 235400W APPROX. LATER REPORT, LIFEBELTS FOUND 433000N, 233800W AND MORE BARGES IN 434500N, 225000W APPROX. (LL 13, 16 & 18.12.78). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 20.9.79 LIFEBUOY RECOVERED IN 410500N, 202100W APPROX. (LL 21.9.79). NCA. 9.6.80 COURT OF INQUIRY ESTABLISHED THAT SHIP PROBABLY SANK ABOUT 93M SSE OF POSN GIVEN IN DISTRESS SIGNAL. (LL 9.6.80). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1972. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAPAG-LLOYD AG. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM & BREMERHAVEN FOR SAVANNAH & NEW ORLEANS. CARGO OF 83 BARGES LOADED WITH STEEL AND STEEL PRODUCTS. LAST REPORTED IN DISTRESS IN VERY STORMY WEATHER CONDITIONS ABOUT 450M N OF THE AZORES. THE RADIO MESSAGE WAS ABRUPTLY CUT OFF AND LATER, AFTER AN EXTENSIVE AIR AND SEA SEARCH, ONLY 3 BARGES, EMPTY LIFE RAFTS, LIFE JACKETS AND BELTS WERE LOCATED. THE VESSEL WAS SUBSEQUENTLY POSTED MISSING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MUNCHEN wreck located?

The MUNCHEN wreck is located at coordinates 46 15 N,27 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MUNCHEN?

The seabed around the MUNCHEN lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the MUNCHEN sink?

The MUNCHEN sank on Dec 12, 1978.

When was the wreck of the MUNCHEN discovered?

The wreck of the MUNCHEN was discovered in 1978.

What cargo was the MUNCHEN carrying?

The MUNCHEN was carrying general and mixed goods,vehicles,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MUNCHEN?

The MUNCHEN had a tonnage of 37134 tons.

What type of wreck is the MUNCHEN?

The MUNCHEN is classified as a barge.

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