Birthe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Birthe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 42.429 N,10 45.331 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.707150
  • Longitude: 10.755517
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name BIRTHE
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2130/70 11.2.74 WK IN APPROX 574230N, 104600E. (COPENHAGEN NM 147(T)/74). NAVEAM 005/74. NCA YET. H2130/70 6.3.74 INS WK 17.0MTRS IN 574254N, 104536E [EUR]. (COPENHAGEN NM 243/74). INS AS WK 9.2FMS. - NM 569/74. H2130/70 23.5.74 MARKED TEMP BY AN ORANGE LT BUOY QK.FL. (COPENHAGEN NM 428(T)/74). H2130/70 1.8.74 LT BUOY WDN. (COPENHAGEN NM 834/74). 9.12.76 AMEND WK 17.0MTRS. NC 2114. 18.4.78 SHOWN AS WK 17.0 MTRS ON DANISH NM 92 [1977]. 3.6.88 SHOWN ON DANISH 101 [1984]. SEP 2008/000018591 22.2.08 NOW WK 23.5MTRS IN 5742.429N, 1045.331E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 7/188/08). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2020

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M TANKER HELLE WONSILD. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the BIRTHE wreck located?

The BIRTHE wreck is located at coordinates 57 42.429 N,10 45.331 E.

How deep is the BIRTHE and where exactly is it located?

The BIRTHE lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 57 42.429 N,10 45.331 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BIRTHE?

The seabed around the BIRTHE lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BIRTHE discovered?

The wreck of the BIRTHE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the BIRTHE belong to?

The BIRTHE belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the BIRTHE?

The BIRTHE is classified as a fishing vessel.