Mongolia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mongolia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 33.943 N,10 38.03 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.565717
  • Longitude: 10.633833
Wreck Depth 17.1 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name MONGOLIA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 87.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2124
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1940
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H749/46 5.3.46 DW IN 543358N, 103825E. (HAMBURG NM 884/45). - NM 832/46. H749/46 20.7.49 AMENDED TO WK 9.1MTRS [5FMS]. (HAMBURG NM 1303/49). - NM 1439/49. H749/46 25.8.50 NOW MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, OCC G, CLOSE SW. (HAMBURG NM 30/2559/50). - NM 1673/50. 20.10.53 SHOWN AS WK 10.3MTRS [5FMS 4FT] WITH G CONL BUOY, GPFL(2) G, CLOSE N ON GERMAN 43,30. NC 2364. 14.1.54 NOW SHOWN AS WK 14.6MTRS [8FMS], WITHOUT BUOY ON GERMAN 43,30. DELETE BUOY. - NM 64/54. 6.3.58 AMENDED TO WK 10.3MTRS [5FMS 4FT], ON GERMAN 43,30. NE 2364. H685/51 14.4.59 LEAST DEPTH NOW 16.9MTRS [9FMS 2FT]. (HAMBURG NM 4826/58). - NM 420/59. 9.9.70 SHOWN AS WK SW 17.2MTRS [9FMS 2FT], IN 543350N, 103816E [EUD] ON GERMAN 30. NE 2364. HH327/350/01 31.5.89 AMENDED TO WK SW 16.9MTRS [9FMS 1FT], IN 543359N, 103806E. (HAMBURG NM 16(30)/16/89). - NM 1732/89.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1909 BY W PICKERGILL & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/B ARILD. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK IN KIEL BAY. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MONGOLIA wreck located?

The MONGOLIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 33.943 N,10 38.03 E.

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

The MONGOLIA lies at a depth of about 17.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 33.943 N,10 38.03 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MONGOLIA?

The seabed around the MONGOLIA lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the MONGOLIA sink?

The MONGOLIA sank on Aug 13, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MONGOLIA discovered?

The wreck of the MONGOLIA was discovered in 1946.

What country did the MONGOLIA belong to?

The MONGOLIA belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the MONGOLIA?

The MONGOLIA had a tonnage of 2124 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONGOLIA?

The MONGOLIA is classified as a steam ship.

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