Grosser Kurfurst (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Grosser kurfurst (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 2.31 N,1 12.606 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.038500
  • Longitude: 1.210100
Wreck Depth 20.11 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY)
Type Iron/Steel Vessel
Flag DE
Length 112.8 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 23.8
Sonar Width 14.5
Shadow Height 1.3
Orientation 85
Tonnage 6663
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1878
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1878
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1289/74/343 7.1.75 WAS LOCATED BY DIVERS SOON AFTER SINKING AND REPORTED TO BE LYING IN TWO PARTS - ONE PART BEING KEEL UPPERMOST. (DODS). [FILING POSN TAKEN FROM CHART 1895, DATED TO LARGE CORRECTION OCT 1883, WHICH SHOWS A WK OFF SANDGATE. THOUGHT TO BE THE 'GROSSER KURFURST' - SEE ALSO H1289/74/343]. H4199/78 30.8.78 WK LOCATED 27.2.78 IN 510218N, 011243E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. NOT EXAMINED CLOSELY DUE LACK OF TIME. DCS3 HT 2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22.4MTRS. OBVIOUSLY WELL SUNK INTO MUD SEABED. SONAR TRACE TOO VAGUE TO PERMIT LENGTH AND ORIENTATION ASSESSMENT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). CHART AS WK 20MTRS. BR STD. HH090/921/01 29.11.00 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3, MAGNETOMETER OR E/S. GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 921). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091764 19.4.17 EXAM'D 20.7.16 IN 5102.310N, 0112.606E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.11MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 23.8MTRS, WIDTH 14.5MTRS, HEIGHT 1.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 085/265 DEGS. WK BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND TO DW 20.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH GERMAN IRONCLAD 'KONIG WILHELM' WHILE TRYING TO AVOID TWO BARQUES CROSSING IN FRONT OF THE SQUADRON. SANK WITHIN EIGHT MINUTES WITH HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE. (DODS). [SEE ALSO WK 13432].

General Comments

SMALL BURIED CONTACT

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FAQ

Where is the GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 2.31 N,1 12.606 E.

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

The GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.11 meters and is located at coordinates 51 2.31 N,1 12.606 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY) sank on May 31, 1878.

When was the wreck of the GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1878.

What country did the GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY)?

The GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 6663 tons.

What type of wreck is the GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY)?

The GROSSER KURFURST (POSSIBLY) is classified as a iron/steel vessel.

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