Eider Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eider 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 EIDER
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Tonnage 3288
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4169/87 13.11.90 MS EIDER SCUTTLED IN SKAGERRAK 15.10.46. (F LAUREN, 18.10.90). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

12.4.45 EX-MERCANTILE. REQUISITIONED AS TARGET SHIP 1941/42. BOMBED BY BRITISH A/C 12.4.45 AT WILHELMSHAVEN. REFLOATED AND SCUTTLED 15.10.46 IN NORTH SEA. (GERMAN SURFACE VESSELS, VOL 2).

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FAQ

Where is the EIDER wreck located?

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

How deep is the seabed around the EIDER?

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

When did the EIDER sink?

The EIDER sank on Oct 15, 1946.

When was the wreck of the EIDER discovered?

The wreck of the EIDER was discovered in 1946.

What country did the EIDER belong to?

The EIDER belonged to DE.

What cargo was the EIDER carrying?

The EIDER was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the EIDER?

The EIDER had a tonnage of 3288 tons.

What type of wreck is the EIDER?

The EIDER is classified as a motor vessel.

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