Feistein Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Feistein Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 41.443 N,4 47.908 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.690717
  • Longitude: 4.798467
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FEISTEIN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 98.8 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2991
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 2.4.17 WK IN 544200N, 044800E. (AUTHORITY NOT GIVEN). H3039/26 CONFIRMS LOSS, GIVES NAME ETC. (AUTHORITY NOT GIVEN). H256/27 27.1.27 INS AS NDWPA (1917) IN 544200N, 044800E. NE 2182A. 3.8.72 SHOWN IN 544120N, 045020E ON DANISH FISHERIES 5404 [RECD 23.10.70]. 13.12.73 SHOWN ON NETH 1037. POSN 544118N, 044800E. (NETH WK RECORDS). 13.1.88 FEISTEIN, NDW IN 544118N, 044800E. (NETH WK RECORDS - JAN'88 EDN - NO.F6 311). H1270/76 10.1.89 SHOWN AS USC 28MTRS ON NETH 1014 [1988 EDN]. BR STD. HH160/351/01 21.12.89 AMENDED POSN TO 544118N, 044800E . BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY BLYTHE SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HANS WAAGE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 265NHP. PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR ROTTERDAM. (DODS & SCANDINAVIAN WW1 LOSSES - D COX).

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FAQ

Where is the FEISTEIN wreck located?

The FEISTEIN wreck is located at coordinates 54 41.443 N,4 47.908 E.

How deep is the FEISTEIN and where exactly is it located?

The FEISTEIN lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 54 41.443 N,4 47.908 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FEISTEIN?

The seabed around the FEISTEIN lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the FEISTEIN sink?

The FEISTEIN sank on Mar 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FEISTEIN discovered?

The wreck of the FEISTEIN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the FEISTEIN belong to?

The FEISTEIN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the FEISTEIN carrying?

The FEISTEIN was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the FEISTEIN?

The FEISTEIN had a tonnage of 2991 tons.

What type of wreck is the FEISTEIN?

The FEISTEIN is classified as a steam ship.

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