Spekulation Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Spekulation Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 55.008 N,0 14.89 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.916800
  • Longitude: 0.248167
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPEKULATION
Type sailing vessel
Flag SE
Tonnage 291
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H3039/26 CONFIRMS LOSS AND GIVES NAME. POSN APPROX 545500N, 001500E. H256/27 27.1.27 AMEND TO NDW IN 545500N, 001500E. NES 2182A & 2182B. H1270/72 7.7.72 FF IN 555524N, 001500E, PRESUMABLY THIS WK. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER INFO SHEET NO 75, MAY'72). ALSO SHOWN ON DANISH FISH CHART 5400 [1965 EDN]. 12.9.77 AMEND TO USCPA 46MTRS. NCS 1191 & 1192. H1270/85 16.10.86 AMEND TO USCPA 60MTRS. NES 1191 & 1192.
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 1986

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the SPEKULATION wreck located?

The SPEKULATION wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.008 N,0 14.89 E.

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

The SPEKULATION lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 54 55.008 N,0 14.89 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPEKULATION?

The seabed around the SPEKULATION lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the SPEKULATION sink?

The SPEKULATION sank on Jul 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SPEKULATION discovered?

The wreck of the SPEKULATION was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SPEKULATION belong to?

The SPEKULATION belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the SPEKULATION?

The SPEKULATION had a tonnage of 291 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPEKULATION?

The SPEKULATION is classified as a sailing vessel.