Margaretha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Margaretha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 27.829 N,8 38.011 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.463817
  • Longitude: 8.633517
Wreck Depth 15.8 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGARETHA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

UKHO wreck survey details for Margaretha located at coordinates 54 27.829 N, 8 38.011 E in the German Bight area of the North Sea near the German coast. Historical hydrographic survey records show this underwater obstruction was originally discovered as a shallow wreck at 3.7 meters and historically marked by a green buoy before being swept and amended over time. Modern official nautical chart data records the site as a swept safe-clearance depth of 15.8 meters.

Surveying Details

H4266/63 5.10.64 WK 3.7MTRS [2FMS], IN 542753N, 083801E. MARKED BY G BUOY CLOSE W. (HAMBURG NM 33645/64). - NM 1869/64. H4266/63 13.5.75 AMENDED TO WK SW 15.3MTRS [8FMS 2FT], BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 1216/75). BR STD. H4266/63 4.7.80 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.1MTRS [8FMS 1FT]. (HAMBURG NM 2120/80). BR STD. 8.7.16 SHOWN AS SW WK 15.8MTRS IN 5427.829N, 0838.011E [WGD] ON DE421015. (EDN 3.2, DTD 4.3.16). AMEND SW 15.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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FAQ

Where is the MARGARETHA wreck located?

The MARGARETHA wreck is located at coordinates 54 27.829 N,8 38.011 E.

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

The MARGARETHA lies at a depth of about 15.8 meters and is located at coordinates 54 27.829 N,8 38.011 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGARETHA?

The seabed around the MARGARETHA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MARGARETHA discovered?

The wreck of the MARGARETHA was discovered in 1964.

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