Gustav Nachtigal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gustav nachtigal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.703 N,6 10.32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.595050
  • Longitude: 6.172000
Wreck Depth 14.63 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUSTAV NACHTIGAL
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Tonnage 7900
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1944
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers N CARD PILLAR BUOY, Q, 'WRECK GN', CLOSE N
Surveying Details H751/46 23.2.46 DW IN 533536N, 061018E, MARKED BY 'W6H' G CYLINDRICAL LT BUOY, OCC.G.4S, S TOPMARK CLOSE S. (HAMBURG NM 22/922/45). - NM 726/46. H751/46 2.10.47 NOW DW IN 533547N, 061012E, OR 007.5DEGS, 6.6M FROM SCHIERMONNIKOOG LT. (NETHERLANDS NM 212/3189/47). - NM 2641/47. H5850/48 7.9.48 NOW WK 5.5MTRS [3FMS 0FT]. (NETHERLANDS NM 88/2593/48). - NM2004/48. H6012/51 22.1.52 NOW WK 7.9MTRS [4FMS 2FT] IN 533550N, 061020E. (HAMBURG NM 4266/51). - NM 158/52. 17.6.59 NOW WK 7.3MTRS [4FMS 1FT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H2140/57 16.10.64 NOW WK 8.5MTRS [4FMS 4FT] IN 533546N, 061025E. (HAGUE NM3304/64). BR STD. H2408/65 12.9.68 NOW WK SW 7.3MTRS [4FMS 0FT], MARKED CLOSE W BY G CONL LT BUOY, QKFL.G, W TOPMARK, RAFL. (HAGUE NM1887/68). - NM1661/68. 16.3.72 SHOWN AS GOOD SONAR CONTACT, SWEPT TO 7.8MTRS IN 533545N, 061024E [EUR] ON GERMAN WK CHART 87 [1971 EDN]. H5191/69 8.11.76 NOW WK SW 9.4MTRS [5FMS 1FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3566/76). - NM 2441/76. 11.5.78 BUOY CHANGED TO W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, VQ(9)10S. (IALA). BR STD. H3968/76 12.5.83 SHOWN AS WK SW 9.1MTRS [5FMS 0FT] IN 533546N, 061025E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS 1458 [1983 EDN]. BR STD. 13.10.05 SHOWN IN 5335.727N, 0610.337E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1633 [INT 1417] [OCT '05 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NC 1633. 8.4.11 SHOWN AS SW 8.7MTRS [LAT] IN 5335.710N, 0610.320E [WGD] WITH N CARD PILLAR BUOY, Q, 'WRECK GN', CLOSE ON ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VEREENIGDE NEDERL. STOOMV. MAATS. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT N OF SCHIERMONNIKOOG. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 35.703 N,6 10.32 E
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FAQ

Where is the GUSTAV NACHTIGAL wreck located?

The GUSTAV NACHTIGAL wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.703 N,6 10.32 E.

How deep is the GUSTAV NACHTIGAL and where exactly is it located?

The GUSTAV NACHTIGAL lies at a depth of about 14.63 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.703 N,6 10.32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GUSTAV NACHTIGAL?

The seabed around the GUSTAV NACHTIGAL lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the GUSTAV NACHTIGAL sink?

The GUSTAV NACHTIGAL sank on Jun 15, 1944.

When was the wreck of the GUSTAV NACHTIGAL discovered?

The wreck of the GUSTAV NACHTIGAL was discovered in 1947.

What country did the GUSTAV NACHTIGAL belong to?

The GUSTAV NACHTIGAL belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the GUSTAV NACHTIGAL?

The GUSTAV NACHTIGAL had a tonnage of 7900 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUSTAV NACHTIGAL?

The GUSTAV NACHTIGAL is classified as a motor vessel.

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