Gotenius Varn Wreck
| Field |
Value |
Gotenius varn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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57 34.466 N,9 48.994 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 57.574433
- Longitude: 9.816567
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| Wreck Depth |
11 m
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| Water Depth |
18 m
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| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Sea Level |
| Name |
GOTENIUS VARN |
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Type
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Float/Floating Structure
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| Flag |
SE |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 10, 1970
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| Original Detection Year |
1970 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
May 9, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater wreck site GOTENIUS VARN is located in the Skagerrak sea off the coast of Denmark at coordinates 57 34.466 N, 9 48.994 E. The wreck, originally documented as a 6.4-meter obstruction, underwent dispersal operations which increased the least depth over the site to 11 meters. Following official nautical surveys, the site is classified as an underwater obstruction with a clearance depth of 11.0 meters. Historical records confirm the removal of hazard-marking buoys, and the obstruction remains charted on international nautical maps as a defined underwater hazard at these specific coordinates.
Surveying Details
H2216/66 2.12.69 WK 6.4MTRS IN 573430N, 094910E, WITH G CONL LT BUOY FL.G.5S CLOSE W. (DANISH NM 1653/69). - NM 1924/69. H2216/66 17.2.70 SUBSIDIARY WK BUOY 100 MTRS NNE WITHDRAWN. (DANISH NM 1756/69). NCA. H2216/66 17.11.70 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK AFTER DISPERSAL 11MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (DANISH NM 1355/70). - NM 1967/70. 19.12.76 WK 11.0MTRS SHOWN ON GER 63 [1971 EDN]. 28.7.88 WK 11.0MTRS SHOWN IN 573430N, 094840E ON DANISH 92 [1980 EDN]. NC 2671. 24.3.97 SHOWN AS OB 11MTRS ON DANISH 92 [6TH EDN DEC'96, 1:360,000]. BR STD.
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57 34.466 N,9 48.994 E
Gotenius Varn on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the GOTENIUS VARN wreck located?
The GOTENIUS VARN wreck is located at coordinates 57 34.466 N,9 48.994 E.
How deep is the GOTENIUS VARN and where exactly is it located?
The GOTENIUS VARN lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 57 34.466 N,9 48.994 E.
How deep is the seabed around the GOTENIUS VARN?
The seabed around the GOTENIUS VARN lies at approximately 18 meters deep.
When did the GOTENIUS VARN sink?
The GOTENIUS VARN sank on Oct 10, 1970.
When was the wreck of the GOTENIUS VARN discovered?
The wreck of the GOTENIUS VARN was discovered in 1970.
What country did the GOTENIUS VARN belong to?
The GOTENIUS VARN belonged to SE.
What type of wreck is the GOTENIUS VARN?
The GOTENIUS VARN is classified as a float/floating structure.