Falkenfels Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Falkenfels 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 FALKENFELS
Type steam ship
Tonnage 6318
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3737/69 SCUTTLED WITH A CARGO OF CHEMICAL WARFARE AMMUNITION. LOADED AT EMDEN. (AUTH'Y NOT KNOWN). H4169/87 13.11.90 SCUTTLED 16.3.46 IN THE SKAGERRAK. (F LAURIN, 18.10.90). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 59.97 N,9 29.91 E
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FAQ

Where is the FALKENFELS wreck located?

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

How deep is the seabed around the FALKENFELS?

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

When did the FALKENFELS sink?

The FALKENFELS sank on Mar 16, 1946.

When was the wreck of the FALKENFELS discovered?

The wreck of the FALKENFELS was discovered in 1946.

What cargo was the FALKENFELS carrying?

The FALKENFELS was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the FALKENFELS?

The FALKENFELS had a tonnage of 6318 tons.

What type of wreck is the FALKENFELS?

The FALKENFELS is classified as a steam ship.