Mecklenburg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mecklenburg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.406 N,1 54.04 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.723433
  • Longitude: 1.900667
Wreck Depth 30.73 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MECKLENBURG
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 106.7 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 87
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 8.26
Orientation 52
Tonnage 2885
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 750,25,1,210
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H4793/16 MAST VISIBLE ABOVE HW. - FNM 389/16. H7718/18 INS ON CHARTS AS DW. H3972/56 13.10.56 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 60FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 81FT. SEABED DEPTH 133FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACTS FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. NO SWIRL. (HMS OWEN, ROS DTD 27.4.56). AMEND TO WK 13FMS. - NM 1984/56. H4988/71 4.1.72 EXAM'D IN 514327N, 015408E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 27.9MTRS, FOUL 28.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.2 IN GEN DEPTH 39.0MTRS. SCOUR 41.0 MTRS. ABOUT 120FT LONG. LYING E/W. (HMS FAWN). AMEND TO SW 15FMS 2FT. NO AMENDMENT TO POSN. BR STD. 23.5.73 AMEND TO SW 28.0MTRS. NC 2051. H4988/71 17.1.80 EXAM'D 31.3.79 IN 514323N, 015407E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. INTACT WK, SITTING UPRIGHT ON SMOOTH GRAVEL & SAND, HIGHEST PART MIDSHIPS SUPERSTRUCTURE. DCS3 HT 8.35MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 46/79). NCA. HH090/667/01 21.12.95 EXAM'D 13.7.95 IN 514324.12N, 015402.14E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 28.8, FOUL 29.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.5 IN GEN DEPTH 39-40MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.0MTR. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LENGTH 125MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS. LIES 038/218 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND INTACT ALTHOUGH SOME DETERIORATION IS PRESENT. COVERED WITH FISHING NETS AND BUOYS. (OCEONICS, HI 667). SWEEP INCOMPLETE, RETAIN AS CHARTED IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2019/000118750 11.12.18 EXAM'D 11.12.18 IN 5143.406N, 0154.040E [WGD] LEAST WCD DEPTH 30.73MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 87MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 8.26MTRS, ORIENTATION 52 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 750MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, DEPTH 1.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 201 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND WELL DISINTEGRATED. (MPV POHJANMERI, HI1579). AMEND TO NON-DANGEROUS WRECK IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 3, 2019

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & WELL DISINTEGRATED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 43.406 N,1 54.04 E
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FAQ

Where is the MECKLENBURG wreck located?

The MECKLENBURG wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.406 N,1 54.04 E.

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

The MECKLENBURG lies at a depth of about 30.73 meters and is located at coordinates 51 43.406 N,1 54.04 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MECKLENBURG?

The seabed around the MECKLENBURG lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the MECKLENBURG sink?

The MECKLENBURG sank on Feb 27, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MECKLENBURG discovered?

The wreck of the MECKLENBURG was discovered in 1916.

What country did the MECKLENBURG belong to?

The MECKLENBURG belonged to NL.

What cargo was the MECKLENBURG carrying?

The MECKLENBURG was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MECKLENBURG?

The MECKLENBURG had a tonnage of 2885 tons.

What type of wreck is the MECKLENBURG?

The MECKLENBURG is classified as a steam ship.

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