Minerva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Minerva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 39.789 N,6 38.938 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.663150
  • Longitude: 6.648967
Wreck Depth 0.8 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINERVA
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Tonnage 2039
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1940
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H03480/41 16.1.42 DW PA IN 534012N, 063918E. (BERLIN NM 527/40). - FNM 130/42. H1186/49 18.2.49 AMENDED TO WK 0.5MTRS [0FMS 1FT] IN 533954N, 063859E. (HAMBURG NM 138/40). NE 3509. 5.4.60 SHOWN AS WK 0.7MTRS [0FMS 2FT] ON GERMAN 90. NE 3509. H2140/75 3.6.66 NOW SHOWN AS WK SW 2.2MTRS [1FM 1FT] ON GERMAN 90 [1964 EDN]. BR STD. H4146/82 7.12.82 AMENDED TO WK SW 1.2MTRS [0FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 4102/82). BR STD. 12.6.92 POSN GIVEN AS 533951N, 063902E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS [1990 EDN] NO.N8 1140). BR STD. SEP 2016/000049428 21.3.16 SHOWN AS WK SW 0.8MTRS IN 5339.810N, 0638.953E [WGD] ON GERMAN 90 [ED 2016, CORR TO 29/1/16. AMEND TO DW SW 0.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL STRANDED OFF THE GERMAN N SEA COAST AFTER BEING ATTACKED BY TORPEDO. N.I.D. HAVE NO RECORD OF SUBMARINE ATTACK, BUT HAVE TWO MESSAGES SAYING MINED. (LL WW2) [NOT LISTED IN AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSSES SO PROABLY DID STRIKE A MINE].

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FAQ

Where is the MINERVA wreck located?

The MINERVA wreck is located at coordinates 53 39.789 N,6 38.938 E.

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

The MINERVA lies at a depth of about 0.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 39.789 N,6 38.938 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MINERVA?

The seabed around the MINERVA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the MINERVA sink?

The MINERVA sank on Nov 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MINERVA discovered?

The wreck of the MINERVA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the MINERVA belong to?

The MINERVA belonged to FI.

What was the tonnage of the MINERVA?

The MINERVA had a tonnage of 2039 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINERVA?

The MINERVA is classified as a steam ship.

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