Batania Iii Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Batania iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
56 50.17 N,11 8.93 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 56.836167
- Longitude: 11.148833
|
| Wreck Depth |
12 m
|
| Water Depth |
12 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Sea Level |
| Name |
BATANIA III |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1942 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 20, 2016 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
UK Hydrographic Office wreck survey details for the underwater obstruction Batania III located at coordinates 56 50.17 N, 11 8.93 E. Historical survey records show the wreck position was amended multiple times between 1942 and 1980, with depth adjustments ranging from 2.7 meters to 12.0 meters. The wreck was officially recorded as dispersed in 1972 and amended to dead in 2016.
Surveying Details
H3999/42 22.12.42 INS DW IN 565024N, 111000E WITH G CON BUOY GP.FL(2)G CLOSE NE. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2816/42. H3999/42 14.5.46 AMEND POSN TO 565024N, 110824E. (DANISH NM 15/707/46). - NM 1592/46. H3999/42 15.5.46 AMEND TO WK 2.7MTRS. (DANISH NM 16/723/46). AMEND WK 1.3FMS. BR STD. H3999/42 17.9.46 AMEND TO WK 7.9MTRS & BUOY REMOVED. (DANISH NM 35/1391/46). AMEND WK 4.2FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 3170/46. H3999/42 30.9.46 AMEND TO WK 10.0MTRS. (DANISH NM 36/1402/46). AMEND WK 5.3FMS. - NM 3320/46. H3999/42 28.7.60 AMEND TO WK 12.0MTRS IN POSN 564956N, 110900E. (DANISH NM 940/60). AMEND WK 6.3FMS. - NM 1804/60. 3.2.72 WK NOW DISPERSED. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO 650109). 19.3.80 WK 12.0MTRS SHOWN ON DANISH 100, 102 IN 565012N, 110900E [EUR]. NE 2114. 20.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON DENMARK 92, [ED 13 CORR TO 26/02/16]. AMEND TO DEAD.
Circumstances of loss
MINED. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO 650109).
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56 50.17 N,11 8.93 E
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FAQ
Where is the BATANIA III wreck located?
The BATANIA III wreck is located at coordinates 56 50.17 N,11 8.93 E.
How deep is the BATANIA III and where exactly is it located?
The BATANIA III lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 56 50.17 N,11 8.93 E.
How deep is the seabed around the BATANIA III?
The seabed around the BATANIA III lies at approximately 12 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the BATANIA III discovered?
The wreck of the BATANIA III was discovered in 1942.
What type of wreck is the BATANIA III?
The BATANIA III is classified as a steam ship.