Eschersheim Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Eschersheim Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
57 26.975 N,9 43.737 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 57.449583
- Longitude: 9.728950
|
| Wreck Depth |
17 m
|
| Water Depth |
20 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Sea Level |
| Name |
ESCHERSHEIM |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
100.6 m |
| Width |
14.6 m |
| Draught |
6.7 |
| Tonnage |
3303 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coke
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 13, 1940
|
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
May 13, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater wreck details for the vessel ESCHERSHEIM located in the Skagerrak sea near the coast of Denmark. The wreck rests at coordinates 57 26.975 N, 9 43.737 E. Historically documented as a submerged obstruction, the wreck is charted at a depth of 17 meters. Multiple surveys and hydrographic updates from the UK Hydrographic Office and Danish authorities confirm the position and depth of this underwater maritime site. The wreck remains a noted navigational hazard in the region.
Surveying Details
H1195/40 22.4.40 INS DW IN 572650N, 094324E, WITH G CON LT BUOY FL.G W OF WK, & G CON BUOY CLOSE W. (DANISH NM 14/1067). - NM 991/40. H1195/40 26.12.41 DELETE LT BUOY. (DANISH NM 1540/41). - NM 3047/41. H1195/40 27.4.44 AMEND TO WK 6.25FMS. (OFFICE). - NM 873/44. H1195/40 19.10.50 AMEND TO WK 17.0MTRS. (DANISH NM 1483/50). AMEND 9.3FMS. - NM 2044/50. 20.10.76 SHOWN ON WK 17.0MTRS ON GER 63 [1971]. 29.7.88 WK 17.0MTRS IN 572650N, 094340E SHOWN ON DANISH 92 [1980]. BR STD. SEP 2016/000070903 18.4.16 WK 17MTRS SHOWN IN 5726.942N, 0943.779E [WGD] ON DENMARK 92. [ED 13, CORR TO 26/02/16]. AMEND TO REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION WHILE EN ROUTE BREMEN TO OSLO. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
57 26.975 N,9 43.737 E
Eschersheim on Wreck Map
Eschersheim Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ESCHERSHEIM wreck located?
The ESCHERSHEIM wreck is located at coordinates 57 26.975 N,9 43.737 E.
How deep is the ESCHERSHEIM and where exactly is it located?
The ESCHERSHEIM lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 57 26.975 N,9 43.737 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ESCHERSHEIM?
The seabed around the ESCHERSHEIM lies at approximately 20 meters deep.
When did the ESCHERSHEIM sink?
The ESCHERSHEIM sank on Mar 13, 1940.
When was the wreck of the ESCHERSHEIM discovered?
The wreck of the ESCHERSHEIM was discovered in 1940.
What country did the ESCHERSHEIM belong to?
The ESCHERSHEIM belonged to DE.
What cargo was the ESCHERSHEIM carrying?
The ESCHERSHEIM was carrying coke.
What was the tonnage of the ESCHERSHEIM?
The ESCHERSHEIM had a tonnage of 3303 tons.
What type of wreck is the ESCHERSHEIM?
The ESCHERSHEIM is classified as a steam ship.