Die Frau Metta Catharina Von Flensburg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Die frau metta catharina von flensburg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.13 N,4 9.792 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.352167
  • Longitude: -4.163200
Wreck Depth 15.62 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG
Type brigantine
Sonar Length 12.6
Sonar Width 2.13
Shadow Height 3.35
Orientation 270
Tonnage 53
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1786
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H3954/70 21.11.73 LOCATED IN 1973 BY NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SECTION OF PLYMOUTH SOUND BSAC IN 502106N, 040946W [OGB]. IDENTIFIED BY BRONZE BELL. LARGE BALES OF HAND-TOOLED LEATHER LOCATED. REQUESTED DESIGNATION AS HISTORIC WRECK. (I F SKELTON, 29.10.73). NCA. H3954/70 3.6.86 DETAILS OF VESSELS LOSS AND DESCRIPTION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXAMINATION ENTITLED 'THE CATHARINA PROJECT' SUPPLIED. (K. MCDONALD). HH090/602/01 18.8.93 NOT FOUND DURING CLOSE E/S EXAMINATION. NO DISPROVING SEARCH MADE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 602). POSN APPEARS TO OUTSIDE AREA SOUNDED. NCA. HH090/985/01 24.12.01 LOCATED 22.11.01 IN 5021.126N, 0409.790W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.98 IN GEN DEPTH 16.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 12MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. DCS3 HT ?5.5MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. A PARTIALLY BURIED, SMALL OBJECT. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 985). INS AS WK 15.9MTRS. BR STD. 21.9.15 EXAM'D 27.3.15 IN 5021.130N, 0409.792W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.62MTRS. LENGTH 12.6MTRS, WIDTH 5.13MTRS, HEIGHT 3.35MTRS. ORIENTATION 270/090 DEGS. (HMS GLEANER, HI 1469). AMEND TO OBSTN 15.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1782 IN FLENSBURG FJORD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HINRICK LORCK & KNUT ANDERSON. TOOK SHELTER IN PLYMOUTH SOUND DURING VIOLENT SW'LY GALE. BROKE FREE AND CARRIED ACROSS TO ST NICHOLAS'S ISLAND AND FOUNDERED. CARGO HORSE OR REINDEER HIDES AND HEMP. PASSAGE ST PETERSBURG FOR GENOA.

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED, SMALL OBJECT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 21.13 N,4 9.792 W
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FAQ

Where is the DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG wreck located?

The DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.13 N,4 9.792 W.

How deep is the DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG and where exactly is it located?

The DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG lies at a depth of about 15.62 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.13 N,4 9.792 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG?

The seabed around the DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG sink?

The DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG sank on Dec 10, 1786.

When was the wreck of the DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG discovered?

The wreck of the DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG was discovered in 1973.

What cargo was the DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG carrying?

The DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG?

The DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG had a tonnage of 53 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG?

The DIE FRAU METTA CATHARINA VON FLENSBURG is classified as a brigantine.

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