Princess Maud Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Princess maud Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17.003 N,1 24.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.283383
  • Longitude: -1.401633
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCESS MAUD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1595
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1967
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

22.6.18 22.6.18 SANK 45 MINUTES AFTER BEING TAKEN IN TOW BY TWO TRAWLERS, WHICH HAD HAD HER IN TOW FOR 30 MINUTES. (VAEC, AP REPORT). 20.6.18 20.6.18 TORPEDOED IN 551700N, 012400W. SANK AFTER BEING TOWED FOR 25 MINUTES. (S.I.O. GLASGOW). SANK 5MILES NE BY N FROM BLYTH (SAME POSN AS DORA, WHICH SEE). (B.M.V.S.). CHART IN 551700N, 012400W. H4214/26 1.7.26 H4214/26 1.7.26 AMEND TO NDW (PA) WKS (1918) IN 551700N, 012400W (SEE DORA). BR STD.. H460/67 29.3.67 H460/67 29.3.67 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 2 MILE RADIUS OF LISTED POSN. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 22.9.66). DELETED. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL). NO REFERENCE TO THIS SINKING IN DER KREIG ZUR SEE.

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCESS MAUD wreck located?

The PRINCESS MAUD wreck is located at coordinates 55 17.003 N,1 24.098 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCESS MAUD?

The seabed around the PRINCESS MAUD lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the PRINCESS MAUD sink?

The PRINCESS MAUD sank on Jun 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the PRINCESS MAUD discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCESS MAUD was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PRINCESS MAUD belong to?

The PRINCESS MAUD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCESS MAUD?

The PRINCESS MAUD had a tonnage of 1595 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCESS MAUD?

The PRINCESS MAUD is classified as a steam ship.

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