Gneisenau Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Gneisenau Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 38.582 N,12 25.718 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.643033
  • Longitude: 12.428633
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name GNEISENAU
Type liner
Flag DE
Length 190.5 m
Width 22.6 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 18160
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1943
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H749/46 5.3.46 DW IN 543820N, 122551E. MARKED BY G CAN, OCC G 4S, LAID CLOSE S. (HAMBURG NM 21/884/45). - NM 834/46. H749/46 5.6.46 AMENDED TO ST, WITH G CAN BUOY, S TOPMARK (HAMBURG NMS 268,269,270/46). - NM 1919/46. H5666/50 11.9.50 FL LT ESTABLISHED ON WK. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1767/50. H5666/50 26.7.51 LT ON WK REMOVED. G CON, FL, ESTABLISHED CLOSE S. (HMS INDOMITABLE, HN). - NM 1376/51 20.5.52 WK TO BE SALVAGED IN 1952. (N.I.D. 04261/52). NCA. H5666/50 22.10.52 WK NO LONGER SHOWS. AMENDED TO DW. (HAMBURG NM 3126/52). - NM 2149/52. H5666/50 1.7.55 4 BLACK BUOYS LAID TEMPORARILY. (DANISH NM 815(T)/55). NCA. H5666/50 27.1.56 BLACK BUOYS REMOVED. (DANISH NM 1818/55). NCA. H5666/50 13.2.56 LT BUOY TEMP EXTINGUISHED. (MARINE DEPT, COPENHAGEN). H2810/56 9.5.56 NOW MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, GP FL(2) G. (BELL). (DANISH CHART). - NM 1096/56. H5666/50 2.7.56 4 BLACK BUOYS LAID TEMPORARILY. (DANISH NM 744(T)/56). NCA. H5666/50 5.2.57 LEAST DEPTH NOW 12.8MTRS [7FMS]. BUOYS DELETED. (DANISH NMS 1451/56, 1713/56). - NM 141/57. H1160/59 18.10.61 LEAST DEPTH NOW 12MTRS [6FMS 3FT]. (DANISH NM 1229/61). - NM 2095/61. H1160/59 2.10.64 AMENDED TO WK SW 12MTRS IN 543843N, 122542E. (HAMBURG NM 3439/64). - NM 1850/64. 4.2.72 DISPERSED TO 16MTRS IN 543830N, 122602E. (DANISH WK RECORD NO.438226). NCA YET. H3729/69 19.2.75 LEAST DEPTH NOW 15MTRS [8FMS 1FT]. (DANISH NM 173/75). BR STD. 28.5.76 SHOWN AS WK SW 14.9MTRS [8FMS 1FT] IN 543835N, 122545E. ON POLISH 162 [1976]. NCA. 1.4.77 NOW WK SW 14.5MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2365. HH327/510/01 24.9.93 AMENDED TO WK SW 16.1MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (16)40/36/93). - NM 3461/93. SEP 2015/000243843 2.12.15 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 5438.582N, 1225.718E ON GERMAN 163 [ED16 NOV 2015, COR 6.11.15]. AMEND TO FOUL IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1935 BY DEUTSCHE SCHIFF, U MASCHINBAU AG WESER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. 4333 NHP TURBINE ENGINES. STRUCK A MINE S OF LOLLAND AND SANK. (DODS). WAS BEING USED AS AN ARMED TROOP TRANSPORT AND/OR AN ACCOMMODATION VESSEL. (DIE DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE, VOL.5).

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FAQ

Where is the GNEISENAU wreck located?

The GNEISENAU wreck is located at coordinates 54 38.582 N,12 25.718 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GNEISENAU?

The seabed around the GNEISENAU lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the GNEISENAU sink?

The GNEISENAU sank on May 2, 1943.

When was the wreck of the GNEISENAU discovered?

The wreck of the GNEISENAU was discovered in 1946.

What country did the GNEISENAU belong to?

The GNEISENAU belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the GNEISENAU?

The GNEISENAU had a tonnage of 18160 tons.

What type of wreck is the GNEISENAU?

The GNEISENAU is classified as a liner.

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