Der Kaiser Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Der kaiser Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 48.108 N,10 53.725 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.801800
  • Longitude: 10.895417
Wreck Depth 20.1 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name DER KAISER
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag DE
Tonnage 1912
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3179/45 4.7.45 DW (MAST) IN 554808N, 105357E, MARKED BY G WK MARK, FL.R.1S, WITH FLAG. (DANISH NMS 404 & 486/45) - NM 1888/45. H3179/45 23.11.45 DW WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S CLOSE W. (DANISH NM 42/1917/45) - NM 3861/45. H3179/45 7.8.46 WK, NOW WITH LEAST DEPTH 12.8MTRS [7FMS]. BUOY REMOVED. (DANISH NM 29/1168/46) - NM 2764/65. H3179/45 3.6.52 WORKS IN PROGRESS, MARKED BY 6 BLACK WOODEN BUOYS. (DANISH NM 911(T)/52) NCA. H3179/45 7.12.53 BUOYS REMOVED. (DANISH NM 1867(T)/53) NCA. H3179/45 31.8.65 WK, LEAST DEPTH 20.1MTRS. (DANISH NM 1154/65) - NM 1706/65. 25.4.75 SHOWN AS WK 20.0MTRS ON DANISH 103 [1975 EDN]. NE 2596. 4.7.86 SHOWN AS WK 21.0MTRS IN 554809N, 105354E ON DANISH 128 [1985 EDN]. NE 2596. 20.5.91 SHOWN IN 554809N, 105348E ON DANISH 141 [FEB'91 EDN]. NE 2596. 14.12.95 WGD POSN: 55486.5N, 105343.5E. NC 2596.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2025
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 48.108 N,10 53.725 E
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FAQ

Where is the DER KAISER wreck located?

The DER KAISER wreck is located at coordinates 55 48.108 N,10 53.725 E.

How deep is the DER KAISER and where exactly is it located?

The DER KAISER lies at a depth of about 20.1 meters and is located at coordinates 55 48.108 N,10 53.725 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DER KAISER?

The seabed around the DER KAISER lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the DER KAISER sink?

The DER KAISER sank on Jan 5, 1945.

When was the wreck of the DER KAISER discovered?

The wreck of the DER KAISER was discovered in 1945.

What country did the DER KAISER belong to?

The DER KAISER belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the DER KAISER?

The DER KAISER had a tonnage of 1912 tons.

What type of wreck is the DER KAISER?

The DER KAISER is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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