Magdeburg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Magdeburg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.95 N,0 18.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.465833
  • Longitude: 0.308333
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAGDEBURG
Type motor vessel
Length 158 m
Width 20 m
Draught 8.4
Tonnage 6629
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1964
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 1966
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, BELL (2) CLOSE NW
Surveying Details H3737/64 20.11.64 H3737/64 20.11.64 HEELED OVER ON HER STARBOARD SIDE WITH MASTS INSHORE. STF, LYING NW/SE, IN 512803N, 001840E. BOWS 035.5DEGS, 250FT, STERN 317DEGS 510FT FROM BROADNESS LT. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOYS, GPFL(2)G.10S, BELL (2) AT EACH END OF WK. (PLA NM 86/64) - NM 2201/64. H3737 1.4.65 H3737.64 1.4.65 SALVAGE OPS TEMPORARILY CEASED. (PLA NM 33/65) NCA. H3737/64 H3737/64 NOW STF, LYING NNE/SSW IN 512757N, 001830E. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, BELL (2) CLOSE NW. (PLA NM 81/65) - NM 2123/65. H3737/64 26.1.66 H3737/64 26.1.66 DELETE. (PLA NM 95/65) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 47/66. 3.2.70 3.2.70 REFLOATED VESSEL WAS TAKEN TO TILBURY, SOLD TO A GREEK COMPANY, BUT SANK IN BAD WEATHER IN BAY OF BISCAY ON PASSAGE FOR PIRAEUS FOR REPAIR ON 17.12.65. (LLOYDS TELECON) NFA, SEE [25214].
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2007

Circumstances of loss

17.12.65 VESSEL, BUILT 1958, CAPSIZED IN NORTHFLEET HOPE IN THICK FOG, AFTER A COLLISION WITH JAPANESE MV 'YAMASHIRO MARU' IN OCT 1964. CARGO CONSISTED OF MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT, BICYCLES, DIESEL MOTORS, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CHEMICALS ETC. SALVAGE TEAMS REFLOATED THE VESSEL IN AUG 1965 AND IT WAS TAKEN TO TILBURY DOCKS FOR REPAIRS, IT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD TO GREEK INTERESTS. VESSEL SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK DURING STORMY WEATHER IN THE BAY OF BISCAY, ABOUT 20M OFF BREST, WHILST ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR PIRAEUS TO BE COMPLETELY REPAIRED AND REFITTED ON 17.12.65 [SEE 25214]. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAGDEBURG wreck located?

The MAGDEBURG wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.95 N,0 18.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAGDEBURG?

The seabed around the MAGDEBURG lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MAGDEBURG sink?

The MAGDEBURG sank on Oct 27, 1964.

When was the wreck of the MAGDEBURG discovered?

The wreck of the MAGDEBURG was discovered in 1964.

What cargo was the MAGDEBURG carrying?

The MAGDEBURG was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MAGDEBURG?

The MAGDEBURG had a tonnage of 6629 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAGDEBURG?

The MAGDEBURG is classified as a motor vessel.

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