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
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.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2019

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION WHILE EN ROUTE BREMEN TO OSLO. (DODS).

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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.

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