Vogtland Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Vogtland Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
56 30 N,12 0 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2500 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | VOGTLAND |
| Cargo | armament,chemicals |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 30, 1956 |
| Original Detection Year | 1956 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H419/86 2.8.90 VESSEL, LOADED AT CAIRN RYAN & SUNK IN OPERATION SANDCASTLE, IN 563000N, 120000W APPROX, IN GEN DEPTH 2500MTRS. (HB(A)/6/58(58/89) DTD 4.10.89). |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
SCUTTLED WITH CARGO OF 700-800 EX-GERMAN BOMBS CONTAINING NERVE AGENT KNOWN AS 'TABUN'.
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