Geierfels Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Geierfels Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
43 28.85 N,10 3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.480833
  • Longitude: 10.050000
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name GEIERFELS
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 153.3 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 7605
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details H464/51 25.1.51 NDW IN 432840N, 100300E. (ITALIAN NM 51/3/50). NE 3900. 19.3.91 COVERED BY NOTE ON NC 1998. [WGD] POSN: 4328.705N, 1002.981E.
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1931 BY DEUTSCHE SCHIFFS-U. MASCHINBAU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEUTSCHE DAMPFS. GES. HANSA. SUNK BY MINE OR TORPEDO NEAR LEGHORN. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GEIERFELS wreck located?

The GEIERFELS wreck is located at coordinates 43 28.85 N,10 3 E.

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

The GEIERFELS lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 43 28.85 N,10 3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEIERFELS?

The seabed around the GEIERFELS lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the GEIERFELS sink?

The GEIERFELS sank on Dec 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GEIERFELS discovered?

The wreck of the GEIERFELS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GEIERFELS belong to?

The GEIERFELS belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the GEIERFELS?

The GEIERFELS had a tonnage of 7605 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEIERFELS?

The GEIERFELS is classified as a steam ship.