Drau Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Drau Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 59.97 N,9 29.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.999500
  • Longitude: 9.498500
Water Depth 350 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name DRAU
Type steam ship
Tonnage 5241
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the vessel DRAU, also known as DRAW, is located in the Skagerrak at coordinates 57 59.97 N, 9 29.91 E. This underwater obstruction was scuttled on October 17, 1945, and is historically documented as carrying a cargo of chemical ammunition. Records indicate the site was investigated in 1990, and these coordinates serve as the official filing position for the wreckage within the Skagerrak region.

Surveying Details

H3737/69 SCUTTLED WITH CARGO OF CHEMICAL AMMUNITION. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). NAME ALSO GIVEN AS 'DRAW'. H4169/87 13.11.90 DRAU SUNK 17.10.45 IN THE SKAGERRAK. (F LAURIN, 18.10.90). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

LOADED AT FLENSBURG. SCUTTLED IN SKAGERRAK.

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FAQ

Where is the DRAU wreck located?

The DRAU wreck is located at coordinates 57 59.97 N,9 29.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DRAU?

The seabed around the DRAU lies at approximately 350 meters deep.

When did the DRAU sink?

The DRAU sank on Oct 17, 1945.

When was the wreck of the DRAU discovered?

The wreck of the DRAU was discovered in 1945.

What cargo was the DRAU carrying?

The DRAU was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the DRAU?

The DRAU had a tonnage of 5241 tons.

What type of wreck is the DRAU?

The DRAU is classified as a steam ship.

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