Hans Bernstein Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hans bernstein Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 41.967 N,21 6.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.699450
  • Longitude: 21.102783
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HANS BERNSTEIN
Type motor vessel
Length 98 m
Width 13 m
Draught 5.6
Tonnage 2367
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1969
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3252/69 10.9.70 ST IN 554158N, 210610E. (LLOYDS VOL.198 AND CDR D BUNN, LTR DTD 7.8.70). BR STD. 19.4.74 NOT SHOWN ON RUSSIAN 456 [1973 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1910 BY STETTINER ODERWERKE, SZCZECIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HEDWIGSHUTTE KOHLEN-UND KOKSWERKE GMBH. ON PASSAGE ST MALO FOR KLAIPEDA TO LOAD COAL, RAN AGROUND APPROACHING KLAIPEDA. ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 41.967 N,21 6.167 E
Hans Bernstein on Wreck Map Hans Bernstein Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the HANS BERNSTEIN wreck located?

The HANS BERNSTEIN wreck is located at coordinates 55 41.967 N,21 6.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HANS BERNSTEIN?

The seabed around the HANS BERNSTEIN lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the HANS BERNSTEIN sink?

The HANS BERNSTEIN sank on Nov 3, 1969.

When was the wreck of the HANS BERNSTEIN discovered?

The wreck of the HANS BERNSTEIN was discovered in 1970.

What cargo was the HANS BERNSTEIN carrying?

The HANS BERNSTEIN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HANS BERNSTEIN?

The HANS BERNSTEIN had a tonnage of 2367 tons.

What type of wreck is the HANS BERNSTEIN?

The HANS BERNSTEIN is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks