Munchen Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Munchen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
56 7.295 N,2 46.464 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 56.121583
- Longitude: -2.774400
|
| Wreck Depth |
40 m
|
| Water Depth |
54 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MUNCHEN |
|
Type
|
light cruiser
|
| Length |
110.9 m |
| Width |
13.1 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Sonar Length |
112 |
| Sonar Width |
20 |
| Shadow Height |
9 |
| Orientation |
90 |
| Tonnage |
3250 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 17, 1921
|
| Original Detection Year |
1921 |
| Last Detection Year |
1993 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 22, 2003 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The Munchen wreck is located in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland at coordinates 56 7.295 N, 2 46.464 W. This underwater obstruction, identified as the vessel Munchen, was surveyed as an intact, well-defined wreck measuring 112 meters in length and 20 meters in breadth. The structure stands 9 meters high from the seabed. Official hydrographic surveys report the least echo sounder depth at 40.3 meters within a general surrounding depth of 53.5 meters. The wreck is oriented on a 090/270 degree heading. Multiple historical examinations confirm the presence of this significant maritime obstruction, which remains a notable site for hydrographic charting.
Surveying Details
H5729/21 25.10.21 MUNCHEN EXPERIMENTS COMPLETED. VESSEL SUNK IN 560700N, 024550W. (ADMIRAL ROSYTH, 17.9.21). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2618/60 29.7.60 EXAM'D 7.9.59 IN 560718N, 024621W. VERY GOOD SONAR CONCTACT FROM SE AND NW. LEAST E/S DEPTH 148 IN GEN DEPTH 185FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS SCOTT, 1959). AMEND POSN BR STD. 12.1.70 REQUEST BY I D NEWLANDS, FIFE, TO PURCHASE WK. (N/CP57283/69). 31.8.73 AMEND TO USC 28MTRS. NC 734. 2.6.87 AMEND TO USC 35MTRS. NE 734. (ESTIMATED DEPTH RE-ASSESSED). HH090/605/01 26.1.94 EXAM'D 22.8.93 IN 560718.0N, 024622.3W [OGB] USING MICROFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.3 IN GEN DEPTH 53.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.0MTRS, LENGTH 112MTRS, BREADTH 20MTRS. INTACT, WELL DEFINED WK LYING 090/270 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 605). - NM 559/94.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1904 IN WESER, BREMEN, GERMANY. FOUR CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 10000NHP, TWIN SHAFT. ASSIGNED TO BRITAIN IN 1920 FOR SCRAP. SUNK IN TORPEDO EXPLOSIVE EXPERIMENTS IN 1921. (SIBI).
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56 7.295 N,2 46.464 W
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FAQ
Where is the MUNCHEN wreck located?
The MUNCHEN wreck is located at coordinates 56 7.295 N,2 46.464 W.
How deep is the MUNCHEN and where exactly is it located?
The MUNCHEN lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 56 7.295 N,2 46.464 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MUNCHEN?
The seabed around the MUNCHEN lies at approximately 54 meters deep.
When did the MUNCHEN sink?
The MUNCHEN sank on Sep 17, 1921.
When was the wreck of the MUNCHEN discovered?
The wreck of the MUNCHEN was discovered in 1921.
What was the tonnage of the MUNCHEN?
The MUNCHEN had a tonnage of 3250 tons.
What type of wreck is the MUNCHEN?
The MUNCHEN is classified as a light cruiser.
General Comments
INTACT, WELL DEFINED