Martha Woermann Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Martha woermann Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 27.3 N,5 13.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.455000
  • Longitude: 5.223333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARTHA WOERMANN
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 91.6 m
Width 11.7 m
Draught 7.1
Tonnage 2310
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1924
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 1951
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2838/24 22.8.24 H2838/24 22.8.24 ST WRECK OF MARTHA WOERMAN (1924) IN 052718N, 051324E. (LAGOS NM 996/186/22). BR STD. H6568/24 9.2.26 H6568/24 9.2.26 SALVAGE STILL IN PROGRESS. (LLOYDS LIST 3.2.26) 16.7.30 16.7.30 NOW ST. NE 3115. 31.7.51 31.7.51 NOT SHOWN ON NE 3115. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). DELETE. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY BLOHM & VOSS WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 157NPH. PASSAGE SAPELE FOR HAMBURG. WRECKED ON FORCADOS BAR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WOERMANN LINIE A.G. (DODS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 5 27.3 N,5 13.4 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARTHA WOERMANN wreck located?

The MARTHA WOERMANN wreck is located at coordinates 5 27.3 N,5 13.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARTHA WOERMANN?

The seabed around the MARTHA WOERMANN lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the MARTHA WOERMANN sink?

The MARTHA WOERMANN sank on Jul 11, 1924.

When was the wreck of the MARTHA WOERMANN discovered?

The wreck of the MARTHA WOERMANN was discovered in 1924.

What country did the MARTHA WOERMANN belong to?

The MARTHA WOERMANN belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the MARTHA WOERMANN?

The MARTHA WOERMANN had a tonnage of 2310 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARTHA WOERMANN?

The MARTHA WOERMANN is classified as a steam ship.

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