101 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
101 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 31.26 N,9 44.63 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.521000
  • Longitude: 9.743833
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name 101 (POSSIBLY)
Type blockship
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 3, 2007

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck and obstruction survey details for position 55 31.26 N, 9 44.63 E near the Danish coast. Originally reported as a vessel sunk at approximate position 55 31.36 N, 09 45.12 E with condition unknown based on Danish wreck records. Later updated with an underwater obstruction reported at approximate coordinates 55 31.18 N, 09 44.42 E with least depth not known. Subsequent search efforts confirmed the reported obstruction could not be found, and the record was amended to dead.

Surveying Details

8.2.72 SUNK IN 553136N, 094512E APPROX. CONDITION UNKNOWN. (DANISH WK RECORDS) NCA. HH330/350/02 18.2.92 UNDERWATER OBSTN, LEAST DEPTH NOT KNOWN, REPD IN 553118N, 094442E APPROX. (DANISH NM 286(T)/92) NCA YET. HH232/520/01 28.5.92 REPD OBSTN CANNOT BE FOUND. (DANISH NM 699/92) AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the 101 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The 101 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 31.26 N,9 44.63 E.

How deep is the seabed around the 101 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the 101 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the 101 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The 101 (POSSIBLY) sank on May 6, 1940.

When was the wreck of the 101 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the 101 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the 101 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The 101 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the 101 (POSSIBLY)?

The 101 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a blockship.

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