Germania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Germania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 45.977 N,1 6.113 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.766283
  • Longitude: -1.101883
Wreck Depth 109 m
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERMANIA
Type carrier
Flag SE
Length 71 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1064
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H3875/26 18.6.26 INS NDW PA (1917) IN 584600N, 010600W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1357/62 27.3.62 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 1942. 20.11.75 AMEND TO WK USC PA 109MTRS (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 291. 5.9.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 109MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NOT SHOWN ON BA 291 [PLOTS IN TITLE]. NC 1942. 22.2.80 NDW PA IN 590000N, 011030W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY ROTTERDAM DROOGDOK MAATS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H. METCALFE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 127NHP. PASSAGE GOTHENBURG FOR HULL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (LL WW1, DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GERMANIA wreck located?

The GERMANIA wreck is located at coordinates 58 45.977 N,1 6.113 W.

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

The GERMANIA lies at a depth of about 109 meters and is located at coordinates 58 45.977 N,1 6.113 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GERMANIA?

The seabed around the GERMANIA lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the GERMANIA sink?

The GERMANIA sank on Jul 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GERMANIA discovered?

The wreck of the GERMANIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GERMANIA belong to?

The GERMANIA belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the GERMANIA?

The GERMANIA had a tonnage of 1064 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERMANIA?

The GERMANIA is classified as a carrier.

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