Grete Hauschildt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Grete hauschildt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 5.046 N,8 6.354 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.084100
  • Longitude: 8.105900
Wreck Depth 16.4 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRETE HAUSCHILDT
Type motor vessel
Tonnage 424
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1973
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.12.73 ABOUT 5M N OF ELBE I. LTV [540348N, 080500E APPROX]. (LLOYDS VOL.214 & NAVEAMS 408/73 & 427/73) NCA YET. H2078/72 23.1.74 DW IN 540506N, 080630E. TEMPORARY G LT BUOY, QKFL.G WITH W TOPMARK LAID 100MTRS W. (HAMBURG NM 13/74(T)& 4201/73(T)) - NM 223/74(T) ISSUED. H2078/72 22.5.74 WK SW 16.2MTRS IN 540505N, 080630E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 1094/74) - NM 1112/74. 27.7.87 SHOWN AS WK SW 16.2MTRS ON GERMAN 87D [1986 EDN]. NC 3761. 21.9.94 SHOWN AS WK SW 16.5MTRS ON GERMAN 3 [1992 EDN CORRECT TO 2.6.94]. BR STD. 2.3.16 SHOWN AS SW WK 16.4MTRS IN 5405.046N, 0806.354E [WGD] ON DE421025. (EDN 5.2, DTD 18.2.16). AMEND SW 16.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER TAKING IN WATER DURING BAD WEATHER WHILST ON PASSAGE GHENT FOR RENDSBURG. 5 CREW RESCUED, 2 MISSING. (LLOYDS VOL.214)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 5.046 N,8 6.354 E
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FAQ

Where is the GRETE HAUSCHILDT wreck located?

The GRETE HAUSCHILDT wreck is located at coordinates 54 5.046 N,8 6.354 E.

How deep is the GRETE HAUSCHILDT and where exactly is it located?

The GRETE HAUSCHILDT lies at a depth of about 16.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 5.046 N,8 6.354 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRETE HAUSCHILDT?

The seabed around the GRETE HAUSCHILDT lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the GRETE HAUSCHILDT sink?

The GRETE HAUSCHILDT sank on Dec 6, 1973.

When was the wreck of the GRETE HAUSCHILDT discovered?

The wreck of the GRETE HAUSCHILDT was discovered in 1973.

What cargo was the GRETE HAUSCHILDT carrying?

The GRETE HAUSCHILDT was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the GRETE HAUSCHILDT?

The GRETE HAUSCHILDT had a tonnage of 424 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRETE HAUSCHILDT?

The GRETE HAUSCHILDT is classified as a motor vessel.

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