Egen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Egen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 53.9 N,12 14.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.898333
  • Longitude: 12.236667
Wreck Depth 2.2 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name EGEN
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1962
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 7.2.72 SUPPOSED TO HAVE RUN AGROUND IN 545330N, 121400E. WK WAS NOT FOUND IN 1966. (DANISH WK RECORDS) H3144/69 25.6.74 WK 0.5MTRS [0FMS 2FT] IN 545354N, 121412E, MARKED BY BUOY WITH G FLAG CLOSE SW. (COPENHAGEN NM 686/74) BR STD. H3144/69 17.7.74 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 2.2MTRS [1FM 1FT]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (COPENHAGEN NM 788/74) BR STD. 17.9.80 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH 162 [1980 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 2138.
Last Amended Date May 12, 2009

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND. (DANISH WK RECORDS)

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FAQ

Where is the EGEN wreck located?

The EGEN wreck is located at coordinates 54 53.9 N,12 14.2 E.

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

The EGEN lies at a depth of about 2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 54 53.9 N,12 14.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EGEN?

The seabed around the EGEN lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the EGEN sink?

The EGEN sank on Jan 31, 1962.

When was the wreck of the EGEN discovered?

The wreck of the EGEN was discovered in 1962.