Anton Schmidt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Anton schmidt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		68 26 N,17 25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 68.433333
  • Longitude: 17.416667
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTON SCHMIDT
Type destroyer
Flag DE
Length 117 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 1811
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H811/52 11.11.71 SUNK OFF NARVIK. (OSLO NM 1/48/52) NCA, POSN 682600N, 172500E FOR FILING ONLY. 20.1.04 DATA RE-ASSESSED. IDENTIFIED AS POSSIBLY WRECK RECORD 55132 FROM REPORT IN DIVER MAGAZINE JAN'04. AMENDED TO DEAD. DETAILS TRANSFERRED TO 55132.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1937 BY DESCHIMAG, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY RN DESROYERS IN FIRST BATTLE OF NARVIK. (DODS & LL WW2)

General Comments

POSN FOR FILING PLOTS ON LAND See Also: 55132

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 68 26 N,17 25 E
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FAQ

Where is the ANTON SCHMIDT wreck located?

The ANTON SCHMIDT wreck is located at coordinates 68 26 N,17 25 E.

When did the ANTON SCHMIDT sink?

The ANTON SCHMIDT sank on Apr 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ANTON SCHMIDT discovered?

The wreck of the ANTON SCHMIDT was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ANTON SCHMIDT belong to?

The ANTON SCHMIDT belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the ANTON SCHMIDT?

The ANTON SCHMIDT had a tonnage of 1811 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTON SCHMIDT?

The ANTON SCHMIDT is classified as a destroyer.

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