Blucher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Blucher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 42.039 N,10 35.776 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.700650
  • Longitude: 10.596267
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLUCHER
Type heavy cruiser
Flag DE
Length 195.1 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 4.9
Orientation 160
Tonnage 13900
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1940
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The historic shipwreck of the heavy cruiser Blücher lies in the Oslofjord near the Drøbak Sound in Norway. Official hydrographic survey coordinates for the wreck are 59 42.039 N, 10 35.776 E. Survey records indicate the vessel rests on its port side on a heading of 340 degrees, with the bow positioned in a general depth of 73 meters and the stern at 93 meters, featuring a scour formed near the bow. Historical monitoring reports from the UK Hydrographic Office and Norwegian authorities document various position updates, diving operations, and environmental oil-removal procedures conducted on the site.

Surveying Details

25.4.72 LIES IN POSN 8C DUE S OF STOREGRUNNEN LT, IN 594142N, 103536E APPROX. (VICKERS OCEANICS TELECON & TELEX FROM NORWEGIAN NAVY). 28.4.72 POSN NOW 594148N, 103518E APPROX. (VICKERS OCEANICS TELECON). 29.1.73 NDW SHOWN IN 594204N, 103552E, IN GEN DEPTH 82MTRS, ON NORWEGIAN 402 [1972 EDN]. 21.1.80 NDW SHOWN IN 594204N, 103552E ON NC 3154 [DROBAK]. 21.1.87 WK LIES ON PORT SIDE ON HEADING 340DEG, WITH BOW IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS AND STERN IN 93MTRS. A SCOUR HAS FORMED NEAR THE BOW. (SEA TECHNOLOGY, OCT'86, P.32). HH308/001/89 19.12.89 DIVING OPS TO EXAMINE WK TOOK PLACE BETWEEN 15.11 & 15.12.89. (NORWEGIAN NM 1697(T)/89). 28.7.93 WK NOW LEAKING OIL. OPERATIONS IN HAND TO REMOVE ALL OIL REMAINING ONBOARD USING A REMOTE CONTROLLED VEHICLE. (ITV, NEWS AT TEN DTD 27.7.93). 19.5.05 NDW SHOWN IN 5942.054N, 1035.867E [EUR] ON NORWEGIAN 402 [MAY'04 EDN, ADOPTION). NC 3563.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1937 BY DEUTCHE WERKE, KEIL. PART OF THE NAVAL FORCE TRANSPORTING THE GERMAN TROOPS INVADING NORWAY. SUNK BY TORPEDOES DISCHARGED FROM A FIXED BATTERY BUILT INTO THE CLIFFS OF THE ISLAND OF OSCARSBORG WHILE TRYING TO FORCE THE NARROWS IN THE APPROACHES TO OSLO. SANK WITH GREAT LOSS OF LIFE. (DODS).

General Comments

SCOUR AT BOW

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FAQ

Where is the BLUCHER wreck located?

The BLUCHER wreck is located at coordinates 59 42.039 N,10 35.776 E.

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

The BLUCHER lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 59 42.039 N,10 35.776 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUCHER?

The seabed around the BLUCHER lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the BLUCHER sink?

The BLUCHER sank on Apr 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BLUCHER discovered?

The wreck of the BLUCHER was discovered in 1972.

What country did the BLUCHER belong to?

The BLUCHER belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the BLUCHER?

The BLUCHER had a tonnage of 13900 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLUCHER?

The BLUCHER is classified as a heavy cruiser.

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