Anders Martin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Anders martin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 44.903 N,11 40.897 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.748383
  • Longitude: 11.681617
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name ANDERS MARTIN
Type dredger
Flag DK
Length 50 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 298
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the vessel Anders Martin is located at coordinates 56 44.903 N, 11 40.897 E in the Kattegat sea area off the coast of Denmark. Initially, the wreck lay with its starboard side showing above water at a depth of approximately 6 meters and was marked by a north cardinal buoy. Following unsuccessful salvage attempts, the wreck was dispersed by explosives in July 1989 and subsequently completely removed by November 1989, at which point the marking buoy was withdrawn and no further action was required.

Surveying Details

H3294/86 30.11.88 LIES WITH STBD SIDE SHOWING ABOVE WATER IN 564456N, 114058E IN ABOUT 6MTRS. MARKED BY N CARD BUOY, Q, LAID 100MTRS N. (DANISH NM 1505(P)/88 & LL 12.11.88). NCA YET. HH162/350/01 13.6.89 UNLIKELY TO BE RAISED. (LL 25.5.89). NCA. HH162/350/01 8.8.89 DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES FOLLOWING SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS AT SALVAGE. (LL 31.7.89). NCA YET. HH162/350/01 15.11.89 WK REMOVED. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (DANISH NM 1337/89). AMENDED TO LIFT. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

12.11.88 DEVELOPED LIST ON COMPLETION OF LOADING, CAPSIZED AND SANK. (LL 12.11.88).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 44.903 N,11 40.897 E
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FAQ

Where is the ANDERS MARTIN wreck located?

The ANDERS MARTIN wreck is located at coordinates 56 44.903 N,11 40.897 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANDERS MARTIN?

The seabed around the ANDERS MARTIN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ANDERS MARTIN sink?

The ANDERS MARTIN sank on Nov 5, 1988.

When was the wreck of the ANDERS MARTIN discovered?

The wreck of the ANDERS MARTIN was discovered in 1988.

What country did the ANDERS MARTIN belong to?

The ANDERS MARTIN belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the ANDERS MARTIN?

The ANDERS MARTIN had a tonnage of 298 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANDERS MARTIN?

The ANDERS MARTIN is classified as a dredger.

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