Anton Schmidt (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Anton schmidt (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		68 25.233 N,17 23.577 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 68.420550
  • Longitude: 17.392950
Wreck Depth 8.4 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY)
Type destroyer
Flag DE
Length 117 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 2.9
Orientation 60
Tonnage 1811
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1940
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H811/52 11.11.71 H811/52 11.11.71 SUNK OFF NARVIK. (OSLO NM 1/48/52) NCA, POSN 682600N, 172500E FOR FILING ONLY. 14.6.76 14.6.76 WK 10MTRS SHOWN IN 682514N, 172340E ON NORWEGIAN 461 [4TH EDN 1975]. BR STD. 13.5.99 13.5.99 SHOWN AS DWP 10MTRS IN 6825.233N, 1723.667E [EUR], LENGTH 150MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS, ON NORWEGIAN 461 [REPRINT 1/99]. NE 3890. 20.1.04 20.1.04 3 GERMAN DESTROYERS LIE SIDE BY SIDE AT EDGE OF FJORD AT NARVIK. WILHELM HEIDKAMP AND DIETER VON ROEDER DESCRIBED AS BEING A SHORT SWIM AWAY FROM ANTON SCHMIDT. (DIVER MAGAZINE JAN'04) 3 DWP ARE SHOWN CLOSE TOGETHER ON BA 3890, 1 LIES SLIGHTLY APART FROM THE OTHER TWO AND COULD POSSIBLY BE ANTON SCHMIDT. NCA, SEE ALSO [55133 & 55134]. HH310/560/03 4.2.04 HH310/560/03 4.2.04 NOW WK 8.4MTRS IN 6825.233N, 1723.667E [EUR]. (NORWEGIAN NM 2/92/04). AMEND DEPTH. - NM 1045/04.
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

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

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 68 25.233 N,17 23.577 E
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FAQ

Where is the ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 68 25.233 N,17 23.577 E.

How deep is the ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 8.4 meters and is located at coordinates 68 25.233 N,17 23.577 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY)?

The ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1811 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY)?

The ANTON SCHMIDT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a destroyer.

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