Birkenhain Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Birkenhain Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 47.583 N,1 27.167 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.793050
  • Longitude: -1.452783
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIRKENHAIN
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Tonnage 997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5066/70 7.7.81 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 354735N, 012710W, 40-50M NW OF ORAN. PLOTS IN ABOUT 600MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.245). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1964 BY ELSFLETHER WERFT A G, ELSFLETH/WESER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M S 'BIRKENHAIN' ALSERDORFER VERMOGENSVERWALTUNGS G M B H & CO. K G.. ON PASSAGE FROM ALGIERS TO LISBON. SANK DUE TO AN INGRES OF WATER. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BIRKENHAIN wreck located?

The BIRKENHAIN wreck is located at coordinates 35 47.583 N,1 27.167 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BIRKENHAIN?

The seabed around the BIRKENHAIN lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the BIRKENHAIN sink?

The BIRKENHAIN sank on Jun 27, 1981.

When was the wreck of the BIRKENHAIN discovered?

The wreck of the BIRKENHAIN was discovered in 1981.

What country did the BIRKENHAIN belong to?

The BIRKENHAIN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BIRKENHAIN carrying?

The BIRKENHAIN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BIRKENHAIN?

The BIRKENHAIN had a tonnage of 997 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIRKENHAIN?

The BIRKENHAIN is classified as a motor vessel.

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