Prince August Wilhelm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Prince august wilhelm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 59.4 N,74 59.167 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.990000
  • Longitude: -74.986117
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water
Name PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM
Type liner
Flag DE
Length 96.6 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 4733
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1923
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H3620/18 11.7.18 H3620/18 11.7.18 ST IN 110000N, 750000W. PORTIONS OF UPPERWORKS SHOWING ABOVE WATER. (US BN 1412/18). - NM 875/18. H6391/18 1.12.18 H6391/18 1.12.18 POSN 105956N, 745918W. RED LT ON BOW. (US BN 2587/18). H4581/21 25.7.21 H4581/21 25.7.21 POSN AMENDED TO 105956N, 745918W [258DEG, 14C FROM PIER HD]. BR STD. H3252/22 1.6.22 H3252/22 1.6.22 LT DISCONTINUED. (US BN 24.5.22). H5569/22 30.8.22 H5569/22 30.8.22 WK WITH FIXED LT IN 105955N, 745955W. WK IS HEADING 182DEG WITH ALL DECKS ABOVE WATER. (US NMS 2687 & 3083/22). AMEND POSN. - NM 1450/22. H7236/22 17.1.23 H7236/22 17.1.23 INS R LT BUOY, FR, 270DEGS 100YDS FROM WK. (HMS WISTERIA & HARRISON SS CO). - NM 178/23. H7181/23 19.10.23 H7181/23 19.10.23 LT BUOY NO LONGER CHARTED. (AUTHORITY NOT GIVEN). DELETE. BR STD. H5037/25 28.7.25 H5037/25 28.7.25 INS LT BUOY, FL. N 20DEG W MAG 929FT FROM WK. (HBM CONSUL, BARRANQUILLA). RE-INS LT BUOY. - NM 1243/25. H5037/25 4.8.25 H5037/25 4.8.25 LT ON BUOY CHANGED TO FL R. (US NM 3418/25). - NM 1621/25. 28.5.29 28.5.29 SHOWN IN 105954N, 745950W ON E 1786/7J. NE 2259. 6.7.89 6.7.89 ST SHOWN IN 105938N, 745905W ON US 24491 [1984 EDN]. NE 1276. 5.2.90 5.2.90 INS ST IN 105924N, 745910W [LOCAL FIT] ON NC 1276.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 1990

Circumstances of loss

21.8.18 CAUGHT FIRE IN MAY 1918. INTERNED AT PURTO COLOMBIA. LATER TOWED OUT AND SUNK ON 21.8.18.

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM wreck located?

The PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM wreck is located at coordinates 10 59.4 N,74 59.167 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM?

The seabed around the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM sink?

The PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM sank on Aug 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM belong to?

The PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM?

The PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM had a tonnage of 4733 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM?

The PRINCE AUGUST WILHELM is classified as a liner.

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