Bruno Heinemann (Z.8) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bruno heinemann (z.8) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 16.16 N,2 17.005 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.269333
  • Longitude: 2.283417
Wreck Depth 24.5 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8)
Type destroyer
Flag DE
Length 118.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 2171
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H5536/83 11.10.83 NDW LOCATED IN 511612N, 021712E BY GARDLINE SURVEYS, BUT DATA RETURNED TO CLIENT. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, 4.10.83) BR STD. H1310/85/8 15.2.85 DIVED ON 2.11.84 IN POSN 1.56M [RADAR] SW FROM BERGUES S BUOY. LIES INTACT ON STBD SIDE. LENGTH 100MTRS. GERMAN AMMUNITION FOUND. SEVERAL GUNS SEEN. APPARENTLY A DESTROYER AND THOUGHT TO BE BRUNO HEINEMAN. (J COULON, 25.1.85). H2731/85 29.5.85 WK, LEAST DEPTH 21MTRS, LOCATED IN 511606N, 021706E. (BREST NM 85 17 21) BR STD. H2981/78 15.7.85 AMEND POSN TO 511612N, 021705E. (BREST NM 85 24 27). BR STD. H1310/88/18 8.8.88 CONFIRMED AS WK OF BRUNO HEINEMANN. 127MM SHELL CASES AND OTHER GERMAN ITEMS FOUND. (J COULON, 15.3.88). 6.11.96 SHOWN AS WK 21.5MTRS [MLS] ON BELGIAN 102 [REPROMAT MAY '96]. NC 1873 [LAT], NOW LARGEST SCALE. 11.10.04 SHOWN AS WKS 21MTRS ON FRENCH 7214 [INT 1480] [1988 EDN CORRECT TO 26 20 01]. NE 1872. SEP 2006/000375515 5.10.06 SHOWN AS WK 21.5MTRS IN 5116.200N, 0217.063E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [JUN '06 EDN] AND AS WKS 21MTRS ON FRENCH 6723 [5TH EDN 2003]. RETAIN AS WKS 21MTRS IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD. 26.4.10 BOW BLOWN OFF AND LYING 80MTRS FROM REST OF WK. FORWARD PART BROKEN BUT STERN FAIRLY INTACT & CAPSIZED TO STARBOARD. LIES IN 32MTRS ON SANDY SEABED. (DIVER MAGAZINE MAY '10). 25.5.11 SHOWN AS WK 21MTRS [LAT] IN 5116.160N, 0217.005E [WGD] ON FR401040 [EDN 1.44], SHOWN AS WKS 2M1TRS ON BA 1873 [EDN 4 DTD 19.5.11].
Last Amended Date May 19, 2025

Circumstances of loss

9.2.88 RAN ONTO TWO MINES & BROKE IN TWO OFF DUNKIRK & SANK 1.56M SW OF BERGUES BANC BUOY. 93 KILLED SURVIVORS LANDED AT LE HAVRE. WAS PREPARING TO ASSIST ESCAPE OF GNEISENAU, SCHARNHORST & PRINS EUGEN. (R VERPOORTE 9.2.88).

General Comments

INTACT, LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 16.16 N,2 17.005 E
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FAQ

Where is the BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8) wreck located?

The BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8) wreck is located at coordinates 51 16.16 N,2 17.005 E.

How deep is the BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8) and where exactly is it located?

The BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8) lies at a depth of about 24.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 16.16 N,2 17.005 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8)?

The seabed around the BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8) sink?

The BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8) sank on Jan 25, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8) discovered?

The wreck of the BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8) belong to?

The BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8)?

The BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8) had a tonnage of 2171 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8)?

The BRUNO HEINEMANN (Z.8) is classified as a destroyer.

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