Prince August Wilhelm Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Prince august wilhelm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
10 59.4 N,74 59.167 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 10.990000
- Longitude: -74.986117
|
| Water Depth |
9 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Low Water |
| Name |
PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM |
|
Type
|
liner
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
96.6 m |
| Width |
13.7 m |
| Draught |
9.1 |
| Tonnage |
4733 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 21, 1918
|
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
1923 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority charts |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 5, 1990 |
Surveying Details
H3620/18 11.7.18 H3620/18 11.7.18 ST IN 110000N, 750000W. PORTIONS OF UPPERWORKS SHOWING ABOVE WATER. (US BN 1412/18). - NM 875/18. H6391/18 1.12.18 H6391/18 1.12.18 POSN 105956N, 745918W. RED LT ON BOW. (US BN 2587/18). H4581/21 25.7.21 H4581/21 25.7.21 POSN AMENDED TO 105956N, 745918W [258DEG, 14C FROM PIER HD]. BR STD. H3252/22 1.6.22 H3252/22 1.6.22 LT DISCONTINUED. (US BN 24.5.22). H5569/22 30.8.22 H5569/22 30.8.22 WK WITH FIXED LT IN 105955N, 745955W. WK IS HEADING 182DEG WITH ALL DECKS ABOVE WATER. (US NMS 2687 & 3083/22). AMEND POSN. - NM 1450/22. H7236/22 17.1.23 H7236/22 17.1.23 INS R LT BUOY, FR, 270DEGS 100YDS FROM WK. (HMS WISTERIA & HARRISON SS CO). - NM 178/23. H7181/23 19.10.23 H7181/23 19.10.23 LT BUOY NO LONGER CHARTED. (AUTHORITY NOT GIVEN). DELETE. BR STD. H5037/25 28.7.25 H5037/25 28.7.25 INS LT BUOY, FL. N 20DEG W MAG 929FT FROM WK. (HBM CONSUL, BARRANQUILLA). RE-INS LT BUOY. - NM 1243/25. H5037/25 4.8.25 H5037/25 4.8.25 LT ON BUOY CHANGED TO FL R. (US NM 3418/25). - NM 1621/25. 28.5.29 28.5.29 SHOWN IN 105954N, 745950W ON E 1786/7J. NE 2259. 6.7.89 6.7.89 ST SHOWN IN 105938N, 745905W ON US 24491 [1984 EDN]. NE 1276. 5.2.90 5.2.90 INS ST IN 105924N, 745910W [LOCAL FIT] ON NC 1276.
Circumstances of loss
21.8.18 CAUGHT FIRE IN MAY 1918. INTERNED AT PURTO COLOMBIA. LATER TOWED OUT AND SUNK ON 21.8.18.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
10 59.4 N,74 59.167 W
Prince August Wilhelm on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM wreck located?
The PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM wreck is located at coordinates 10 59.4 N,74 59.167 W.
How deep is the seabed around the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM?
The seabed around the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM lies at approximately 9 meters deep.
When did the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM sink?
The PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM sank on Aug 21, 1918.
When was the wreck of the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM discovered?
The wreck of the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM was discovered in 1918.
What country did the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM belong to?
The PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM?
The PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM had a tonnage of 4733 tons.
What type of wreck is the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM?
The PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM is classified as a liner.