Princess Maud (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Princess maud (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 12.125 N,1 26.403 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.202083
  • Longitude: -1.440050
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 81
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 83
Tonnage 1595
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2009

Surveying Details

H5848/61 7.5.63 H5848/61 7.5.63 LOCATED IN 551208N, 012618W USING HSA. LEAST E/S 111FT IN GEN DEPTH 141FT. (HMS SCOTT, ROS DTD 9.9.62). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H460/67 30.3.67 H460/67 30.3.67 LEAST E/S DEPTH 120FT IN GEN DEPTH 136FT. NO SCOUR. A LARGE WK IN 2 PIECES. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 15.6.66). AMEND TO WK 18FMS. BR STD. 4.6.76 4.6.76 AMEND TO WK 32MTRS. NC 156. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 7.7.99 IN 5512.125N, 0126.403W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.1 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 81MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.3MTRS. LIES 083/263 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT WITH VISIBLE SUPERSTRUCTURE. UPRIGHT. NOT SWEPT DUE TO NETS ON THE WK. (GARDLINE, HI 843). RETAIN AS WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 16.7.07 16.7.07 THIS COULD BE PRINCESS MAUD. DORA LIES NEARBY AND THE TOW COULD NOT HAVE PROGRESSED FAR PRIOR TO THE VESSEL FOUNDERING. (R YOUNG). AMEND IDENTITY. NCA. 26.10.09 26.10.09 DIVED ON 17.10.09 IN 5512.126N, 0126.395W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 8MTRS HIGH ON SANDY SEABED. LARGE PARTS OF STRUCTURE STILL INTACT & UPRIGHT, BUT WK HAS OPENED UP QUITE A BIT. SEVERAL FISHING NETS ENCOUNTERED ON THE WK. (N HUNTER, E-MAIL DTD 23.10.09) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LONDON FOR LEITH IN CONVOY. TORPEDOED BY UB-88. 3 MEN LOST. REMAINING CREW OF 23 RECOVERED BY A A TRAWLER, WHICH HAD JUST RECOVERED 11 MEN FROM DORA WHICH HAD BEEN TORPEDOED CLOSE BY 6 MINUTES EARLIER. DORA AND MAUD WERE THE LEADING VESSELS IN THE CONVOY. TAKEN IN TOW BY TWO ESCORT TRAWLERS BUT SANK 25 MINUTES LATER, SOME 45 MINUTES AFTER HAVING BEEN HIT. (R YOUNG). TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL). NO REFERENCE TO THIS SINKING IN DER KREIG ZUR SEE.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 12.125 N,1 26.403 W
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FAQ

Where is the PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 12.125 N,1 26.403 W.

How deep is the PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 55 12.125 N,1 26.403 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1963.

What country did the PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY)?

The PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1595 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY)?

The PRINCESS MAUD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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