Agnethe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Agnethe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 8.8 N,10 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.146667
  • Longitude: 10.250000
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name AGNETHE
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1929
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

Historical underwater wreck record for the vessel Agnethe located at coordinates 56 08.8 N, 10 15.0 E near Aarhus Harbor, Denmark. Originally sunk in October 1929 and initially marked by buoys, the wreck was subsequently lifted and completely removed in November 1929 with all marking buoys withdrawn. Official hydrographic surveys confirm the wreck is dead and no longer shown on Danish nautical charts.

Surveying Details

11.10.29 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 1M SSE OF ARHUS HBR, MARKED BY BUOYS. (LL, 10.10.29) POSN 560900N, 101300E FOR FILING ONLY. H6896/29 17.10.29 WRECK IN 560848N, 101500E, MARKED BY BUOY & LT BUOY. (COPENHAGEN NM 41/2233/29) NCA. H6896/29 21.11.29 WRECK REMOVED & BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (COPENHAGEN NM 46/2463/29) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA. SEP 2015/000274446 7.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH 112 [ED18, COR 4.12.15]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

10.10.29 SANK, CAUSE NOT STATED, 1M SSE OF ARHUS HARBOUR. (LL, 10.10.29)

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FAQ

Where is the AGNETHE wreck located?

The AGNETHE wreck is located at coordinates 56 8.8 N,10 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AGNETHE?

The seabed around the AGNETHE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the AGNETHE sink?

The AGNETHE sank on Oct 6, 1929.

When was the wreck of the AGNETHE discovered?

The wreck of the AGNETHE was discovered in 1929.

What country did the AGNETHE belong to?

The AGNETHE belonged to DK.

What cargo was the AGNETHE carrying?

The AGNETHE was carrying sand.

What type of wreck is the AGNETHE?

The AGNETHE is classified as a motor vessel.

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