Konig Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Konig Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 49.483 S,39 17.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.824717
  • Longitude: 39.298333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KONIG
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 122.8 m
Width 14.3 m
Tonnage 4825
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1915
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1922
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H8072/20 13.11.20 H8072/20 13.11.20 WK IN 064929S, 391754E, OR 077DEGS, 9C FROM OBSERVATION SPOT, DAR ES SALAAM. (HMS ODIN) ALREADY CHARTED AS STF (1918) ON BA 674. AUTHORITY FOR INSERTION NOT KNOWN. H4347/22 13.7.22 H4347/22 13.7.22 WK HAS BEEN REMOVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) DELETE. AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM.
Last Amended Date Jun 16, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1896 BY REIHERSTIEG, HAMBURG WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, WAS SCUTTLED AT DAR ES SALAAM. REFLOATED AND REMOVED IN JAN'21. PHOTOS OF VESSEL. (KONIGSBERG, A GERMAN EAST AFRICAN RAIDER BY KEVIN PATIENCE)

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FAQ

Where is the KONIG wreck located?

The KONIG wreck is located at coordinates 6 49.483 S,39 17.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KONIG?

The seabed around the KONIG lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the KONIG sink?

The KONIG sank on Jul 31, 1915.

When was the wreck of the KONIG discovered?

The wreck of the KONIG was discovered in 1920.

What country did the KONIG belong to?

The KONIG belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the KONIG?

The KONIG had a tonnage of 4825 tons.

What type of wreck is the KONIG?

The KONIG is classified as a steam ship.

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