Where is the MELANIE SCHULTE wreck located?

The MELANIE SCHULTE wreck is located at coordinates 58 31 N,9 7.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MELANIE SCHULTE?

The seabed around the MELANIE SCHULTE lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the MELANIE SCHULTE sink?

The MELANIE SCHULTE sank on Dec 21, 1952.

When was the wreck of the MELANIE SCHULTE discovered?

The wreck of the MELANIE SCHULTE was discovered in 1952.

What country did the MELANIE SCHULTE belong to?

The MELANIE SCHULTE belonged to DE.

What cargo was the MELANIE SCHULTE carrying?

The MELANIE SCHULTE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the MELANIE SCHULTE?

The MELANIE SCHULTE had a tonnage of 6170 tons.

What type of wreck is the MELANIE SCHULTE?

The MELANIE SCHULTE is classified as a merchant vessel.

Melanie Schulte Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Melanie schulte Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	58 31 N,9 7.5 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 58.516667 Longitude: -9.125000
Water Depth	600 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	MELANIE SCHULTE
Type	merchant vessel
Flag	DE
Length	135.9 m
Width	17.7 m
Draught	7.6
Tonnage	6170
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Dec 21, 1952
Original Detection Year	1952
Last Detection Year	1998
Original Source	other
Surveying Details	SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 90M W OF THE HEBRIDES. (DODS). NCA, GIVES POSN 583100N, 090730W, TOO DEEP AND POSN TO VAGUE TO CHART. 14.9.98 AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE 002000106/726.
Last Amended Date	Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY NORDSEEWERKE, EMDEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCHULTE & BRUNS. PASSAGE NARIK FOR MOBILE. SANK IN BAD WEATHER. WRECKAGE & LIFEBUOYS WASHED ASHORE ON BENBECULA IN FEB 1953. CREW OF 35 LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

SEE [726]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 31 N,9 7.5 W

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Circumstances of loss

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