Ernst Friesecke Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ernst friesecke Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 54.96 N,0 42.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.916000
  • Longitude: -0.701667
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERNST FRIESECKE
Type motor vessel
Length 56.1 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1270/72 20.3.72 H1270/72 20.3.72 SANK IN PA 575500N, 004200W [EUR]. (HMS KEPPEL, SIGNAL DTD 4.3.72). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 1.12.99 1.12.99 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND TO USCPA 70MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 1999

Circumstances of loss

DEVELOPED HEAVY LIST AFTER ENGINE TROUBLE IN BAD WEATHER, WHILST EN ROUTE GDANSK TO BUCKIE WITH CARGO OF COAL. VESSEL CAPSIZED & WAS ABANDONED AFTER BEING TAKEN IN TOW BY HMS KEPPEL.

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FAQ

Where is the ERNST FRIESECKE wreck located?

The ERNST FRIESECKE wreck is located at coordinates 57 54.96 N,0 42.1 W.

How deep is the ERNST FRIESECKE and where exactly is it located?

The ERNST FRIESECKE lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 57 54.96 N,0 42.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERNST FRIESECKE?

The seabed around the ERNST FRIESECKE lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the ERNST FRIESECKE sink?

The ERNST FRIESECKE sank on Mar 4, 1972.

When was the wreck of the ERNST FRIESECKE discovered?

The wreck of the ERNST FRIESECKE was discovered in 1972.

What cargo was the ERNST FRIESECKE carrying?

The ERNST FRIESECKE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ERNST FRIESECKE?

The ERNST FRIESECKE had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERNST FRIESECKE?

The ERNST FRIESECKE is classified as a motor vessel.

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