Fobus Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fobus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 33.36 N,12 33.347 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.556000
  • Longitude: 12.555783
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name FOBUS
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7257/46 11.12.46 H7257/46 11.12.46 DW (MASTS) IN 543324N, 123330E. (LENINGRAD NM 31/927/46). - NM 3948/46. H7257/46 25.9.51 H7257/46 25.9.51 AMENDED TO STRANDED WK. G SPAR BUOY,FL.G,CLOSE S. (GENOA NM 2765/61). - NM 1785/51. H5299/51 H5299/51 BUOY AMENDED TO G CONL, FL.G & BELL, CLOSE SW. (HAMBURG NMS 1925 & 1363/55). - NM 1264/55. H5299/51 30.8.55 H5299/51 30.8.55 DELETE BELL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1752/55. H1252/52 16.8.57 H1252/52 16.8.57 SHOWN AS DW (MASTS), ON GERMAN CHART. BR STD. H1160/59 22.7.59 H1160/59 22.7.59 AMENDED TO DW ED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2365. H1160/59 28.9.68 H1160/59 28.9.68 AMENDED TO FOUL. (ROSTOCK NM 1187/68). - NM 1750/68. 21.7.86 21.7.86 NOT SHOWN ON DDR 163 [1986]. DELETE. BR STD 10.6.91 10.6.91 FOUL SHOWN IN 543324N, 123325E ON GERMAN 162 [1990 EDN]. NE 2365. HH327/510/01 13.7.94 HH327/510/01 13.7.94 FOUL DELETED. (HAMBURG NM (16)26/94). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 2365.
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 1994
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 33.36 N,12 33.347 E
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FAQ

Where is the FOBUS wreck located?

The FOBUS wreck is located at coordinates 54 33.36 N,12 33.347 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FOBUS?

The seabed around the FOBUS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FOBUS discovered?

The wreck of the FOBUS was discovered in 1946.