Copenhagen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Copenhagen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 46.448 N,2 50.629 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.774133
  • Longitude: 2.843817
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2570
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1917
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details [NO DATE] VESSEL SUNK 8M EAST HALF NORTH FROM N HINDER LTV. (WW1 SL). HH340/351/01 26.10.90 WK 29.5MTRS SHOWN IN 514630N, 025042E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS 3371 [JUN '90 EDN]. - NM 3297/90. 24.5.05 SHOWN AS WK 31MTRS IN 5146.450N, 0250.620E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1630 [INT 1416] [JUN '05 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NC 1630. 27.3.09 WK 30MTRS IN 5146.4N, 0250.6E [WGD]. NAME GIVEN AS COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY). (NETHERLANDS WRECK REGISTER 2009 NO. R06 2595) SEP 2010/000049717 31.3.10 NOW WK 26.5MTRS IN 5146.43N, 0250.64E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS NM 12/178/10). - NM 2103/10. 13.7.10 WK IS UPRIGHT, LITTLE SUPERSTRUCTURE REMAINS. DECKHOUSES FLATTENED. STERN INTACT WITH 3 PROPELLERS ON EXPOSED PROPSHAFT. (DIVER MAGAZINE AUG '10)
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2022

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. SIX LIVES LOST. (WW1SL). PASSAGE HARWICH FOR HOOK OF HOLLAND. (LL WW1) BUILT 1907 BY J BROWN & CO. WITH TURBINE ENGINES OF 12,000SHP CAPABLE OF 22KNOTS, TRIPLE-SCREW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY CO. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 16. 6 LIVES LOST. (DODS & DIVER MAGAZINE AUG '10)

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FAQ

Where is the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 46.448 N,2 50.629 E.

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

The COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 51 46.448 N,2 50.629 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY)?

The COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2570 tons.

What type of wreck is the COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY)?

The COPENHAGEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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