Preussen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Preussen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 8.069 N,1 22.025 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.134483
  • Longitude: 1.367083
Wreck Depth -2.3 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PREUSSEN
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Length 124.4 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 20
Tonnage 5081
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1910
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5468/32 12.8.32 SANK IN POSN 3.5-4C TO SW OF S FORELAND LTHO. (TH, 9.8.32). NCA YET. H5468/32 7.10.32 ST IN 510801N, 012210E. FIXED BY BEARING AND DISTANCE. (TH EX 3144/32). BR STD. H5824/60 1.3.61 CONFIRMED AT LW ONLY A FEW SPARS STILL SHOWING. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). 28.9.66 LTR FROM MR R A BELL REFERRING TO SALVAGE. (N/CP57738/66). SEE ALSO WK [13653] 'NOTRE DAME DE LOURDES' IN 510801N, 012210E. H4453/72 19.4.79 EXAM'D 11.4.78 VISUALLY BY SMB IN 510802N, 012211E [OGB] USING HIFIX AND TRISPONDER. OBSERVED TO DRY AT 1200A, 11.4.78, WHICH GIVES DRYING HT 3.9MTRS [LAT] IN GEN DEPTH 0.7MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). BR STD. 11.6.90 ONLY RIBS OF HULL NOW SHOW AT LW. (ROYAL ENGINEERS, DOVER, TELECON 11.6.90). NCA. HH090/606/01 31.1.94 EXAM'D VISUALLY 21.10.93 IN LISTED POSN. TWO MASTS, ABOUT 10MTRS APART, VISIBLE AND DRYING ABOUT 3MTRS. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1006, HI 606). NCA. HH090/647/01 1.8.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. TWO MASTS SIGHTED AT LW. (NP 1016, HI 647). NCA. 23.4.99 WRECKAGE LIES BROADSIDE TO CLIFFS. LARGE AMOUNT OF STEEL PLATE. SOME RIBS SHOW AT LWS. (DIVER MAGAZINE APRIL 1999). 24.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5108.069N, 0122.025E [WGD]. NOW DRIES 2.32MTRS. COMLETELY BROKEN UP WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE WRECKAGE LYING IN A SCOUR, ALTHOUGH A MAST IS UPRIGHT NEXT TO THE SCOUR. DEBRIS FIELD COVERS 65MTRS BY 20MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). AMEND ST DRIES 2.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2011

Circumstances of loss

AT TIME OF LOSS WAS THE LARGEST SAILING VESSEL IN THE WORLD. COLLIDED WITH CROSS-CHANNEL SS 'BRIGHTON' AND SPRANG A LEAK. PUT BACK TO NEWHAVEN, ANCHORED OFF DUNGENESS BUT CABLES PARTED AND VESSEL WAS DRIVEN OUT TO SEA. TUGS TOOK HER IN TOW BUT CABLES SNAPPED AND SHE WENT ASHORE, BREAKING IN TWO. VESSEL, BUILT 1902, WAS ON PASSAGE HAMBURG TO VALPARAISO, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAEISZ & CO. (DODS).

General Comments

BROKEN UP, DEBRIS LYING IN SCOUR, MAST STILL STANDING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 8.069 N,1 22.025 E
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FAQ

Where is the PREUSSEN wreck located?

The PREUSSEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 8.069 N,1 22.025 E.

How deep is the PREUSSEN and where exactly is it located?

The PREUSSEN lies at a depth of about -2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 8.069 N,1 22.025 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PREUSSEN?

The seabed around the PREUSSEN lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the PREUSSEN sink?

The PREUSSEN sank on Nov 6, 1910.

When was the wreck of the PREUSSEN discovered?

The wreck of the PREUSSEN was discovered in 1932.

What country did the PREUSSEN belong to?

The PREUSSEN belonged to DE.

What cargo was the PREUSSEN carrying?

The PREUSSEN was carrying general and mixed goods,cement.

What was the tonnage of the PREUSSEN?

The PREUSSEN had a tonnage of 5081 tons.

What type of wreck is the PREUSSEN?

The PREUSSEN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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