Burgermeister Monkeberg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Burgermeister monkeberg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 11.2 N,7 43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.186667
  • Longitude: 7.716667
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BURGERMEISTER MONKEBERG
Type trawler
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1953
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the steam trawler Burgermeister Monkeberg lies at coordinates 54 11.2 N, 7 43 E in the North Sea. Sunk in 1916, this historic underwater obstruction is located in German waters. The wreck site is currently classified as not dangerous to surface navigation, with a clearance depth of at least 12 meters over the structure. Historically documented in maritime records, the wreckage is considered a dead site, as it is no longer indicated on current navigation charts. Searchers and historians looking for North Sea wrecks at these coordinates should note the vessel remains a protected piece of maritime heritage.

Surveying Details

H3506/21 7.6.21 WK OF STEAM TRAWLER BURGERMEISTER MONKEBERG, SUNK 1916, IN 541112N, 074300E, NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION THERE BEING AT LEAST 12MTRS OVER IT. (GERMAN NM 21/1848/21) INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BA 1875. H7559/25 14.11.25 NOW SHOWN AS NDW (1916) ON GERMAN 163. NE 1875. H5063/52 31.3.53 HNOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 50. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NC 3767.

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FAQ

Where is the BURGERMEISTER MONKEBERG wreck located?

The BURGERMEISTER MONKEBERG wreck is located at coordinates 54 11.2 N,7 43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BURGERMEISTER MONKEBERG?

The seabed around the BURGERMEISTER MONKEBERG lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BURGERMEISTER MONKEBERG discovered?

The wreck of the BURGERMEISTER MONKEBERG was discovered in 1921.

What type of wreck is the BURGERMEISTER MONKEBERG?

The BURGERMEISTER MONKEBERG is classified as a trawler.

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