Alexander Boeticher Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
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Alexander boeticher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
56 31.75 N,20 58.183 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 56.529167
- Longitude: 20.969717
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| Wreck Depth |
4.6 m
|
| Water Depth |
9 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Sea Level |
| Name |
ALEXANDER BOETICHER |
|
Type
|
dredger
|
| Length |
34 m |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1923 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 9, 2016 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
UK Hydrographic Office wreck data for the steel dredger Alexander Boeticher located at coordinates 56 31.75 N, 20 58.183 E in the Baltic Sea near the Latvian coast. The vessel has a length of 112 feet and lies capsized with a least depth of 15 feet in a general depth of 29 feet. Historical survey details note that the structure is well broken with the main body heavily damaged, leaving only the after boiler room, two propellers, and rudders largely intact. This historical obstruction is officially confirmed as a dead wreck and is no longer charted on active navigational maps.
Surveying Details
H7320/23 24.10.23 STEEL DREDGER ALEXANDER BOETICHER, LENGTH 112FT, IN 563145N, 205811E, OR 325FT FROM N PIER HD, S ENTRANCE. LIES CAPSIZED, LEAST DEPTH 15FT IN GEN DEPTH 29FT. ALL BUT AFTER BOILER ROOM, TWO PROPELLERS AND RUDDERS ARE BLOWN UP. (BRITISH CONSULATE, RIGA, B.O.T MEMO 16773) INS WK 15FT IN NEW POSN. BA 1770. NO LONGER CHARTED. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/000175581 9.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON LATVIAN 3700. (EDN 3, COR TO 10.6.16). CONFIRMED DEAD.
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56 31.75 N,20 58.183 E
Alexander Boeticher on Wreck Map
Alexander Boeticher Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ALEXANDER BOETICHER wreck located?
The ALEXANDER BOETICHER wreck is located at coordinates 56 31.75 N,20 58.183 E.
How deep is the ALEXANDER BOETICHER and where exactly is it located?
The ALEXANDER BOETICHER lies at a depth of about 4.6 meters and is located at coordinates 56 31.75 N,20 58.183 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ALEXANDER BOETICHER?
The seabed around the ALEXANDER BOETICHER lies at approximately 9 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the ALEXANDER BOETICHER discovered?
The wreck of the ALEXANDER BOETICHER was discovered in 1923.
What type of wreck is the ALEXANDER BOETICHER?
The ALEXANDER BOETICHER is classified as a dredger.