Memelland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Memelland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 3.896 N,8 8.303 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.064933
  • Longitude: 8.138383
Wreck Depth 15.4 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEMELLAND
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 85.3 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1892
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2885/46 13.6.46 WK, WITH MASTS SHOWING, IN 540354N, 080830E. MARKED BY G BUOY, OCC.G.4S. (HAMBURG NM 281/46). - NM 2035/46. H6939/49 30.1.50 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK, 10.3MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 3031/49) TOPMARK ON BUOY AMENDED. (HAMBURG NM 3479/49). - NM 2654/49. H6939/49 6.10.50 LT ON BUOY NOW GPFL(2)G. (HAMBURG NM 2734/50). - NM 1870/50. H6939/49 28.11.52 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 3562/52). - NM 2480/52. H6939/49 19.3.68 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.6MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 754/68). BR STD. H6939/49 2.2.70 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.5MTRS IN 540357N, 080823E. (HAMBURG NM 126/70). - NM 264/70. 23.3.72 SHOWN AS GOOD SONAR CONTACT ON GERMAN WK CHART 49 [1971 EDN]. 27.7.87 SHOWN AS SW 15.5MTRS ON GERMAN 87D [1986 EDN]. HH328/350/01 21.6.90 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.9MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (21)44/22/90). - NM 1839/90. 2.3.16 SHOWN AS SW 15.4MTRS IN 5403.896N, 0808.303E [WGD] ON DE321002. (EDN 7.8, DTD 8.1.16). AMEND SW 15.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2020

Circumstances of loss

FORMER ESTONIAN SS JULIA BUILT 1906 BY W GRAY & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 185NHP. CAPTURED/REQUISITIONED [?] BY GERMAN GOVERNMENT. MINED. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the MEMELLAND wreck located?

The MEMELLAND wreck is located at coordinates 54 3.896 N,8 8.303 E.

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

The MEMELLAND lies at a depth of about 15.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 3.896 N,8 8.303 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MEMELLAND?

The seabed around the MEMELLAND lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MEMELLAND discovered?

The wreck of the MEMELLAND was discovered in 1946.

What country did the MEMELLAND belong to?

The MEMELLAND belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the MEMELLAND?

The MEMELLAND had a tonnage of 1892 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEMELLAND?

The MEMELLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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