Germania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Germania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 50 N,3 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.833333
  • Longitude: 3.166667
Water Depth 2670 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name GERMANIA
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Length 82.4 m
Width 12.6 m
Draught 5.7
Tonnage 1744
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1272/86 25.7.86 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 375000N, 031000E. (LLOYDS VOL.265). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1962 BY VEB SCHIFFWERFT 'NEPTUN, ROSTOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GERMANIA SHIPPING S. DE R.L..ON PASSAGE FROM PULA, YUGOSLAVIA TO GARSTON, LIVERPOOL. SANK, DUE ENTRY OF WATER TO CARGO HOLD, BILGES AND ENGINE-ROOM. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GERMANIA wreck located?

The GERMANIA wreck is located at coordinates 37 50 N,3 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GERMANIA?

The seabed around the GERMANIA lies at approximately 2670 meters deep.

When did the GERMANIA sink?

The GERMANIA sank on Jul 12, 1987.

When was the wreck of the GERMANIA discovered?

The wreck of the GERMANIA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the GERMANIA belong to?

The GERMANIA belonged to HN.

What cargo was the GERMANIA carrying?

The GERMANIA was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the GERMANIA?

The GERMANIA had a tonnage of 1744 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERMANIA?

The GERMANIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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