Hedwigshutte Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hedwigshutte Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 36.227 N,10 51.375 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.603783
  • Longitude: 10.856250
Wreck Depth 18.3 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HEDWIGSHUTTE
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 89.9 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2221
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1945
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H749/46 2.10.46 DW (MAST), IN 543622N, 105130E. MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, OCC G 4S, LAID CLOSE SSE. (HAMBURG NM 936/46). - NM 3185/46. H749/46 2.10.46 POSN AMENDED TO 543615N, 105124E. (HAMBURG NM 976/46). - NM 3351/46. H749/46 31.10.47 LEAST DEPTH NOW 7.3MTRS [4FMS]. (HAMBURG NM 1689/47). - NM 2766/47. H751/46 17.12.47 G CONL BUOY, N TOPMARK, LAID CLOSE NE OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 2068/47). - NM 3248/47. H751/47 1.10.52 LEAST DEPTH NOW 12.8MTRS [7FMS]. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 2626/52). - NM 1956/52. H685/51 14.4.59 LEAST DEPTH NOW 15.5MTRS [8FMS 3FT]. (HAMBURG NM 4826/58). - NM 420/59. 7.2.80 SHOWN AS WK SW 15.9MTRS [8FMS 3FT], ON GERMAN 30. BR STD. HH327/460/01 26.7.94 AMENDED TO WK SW 19.0MTRS IN 543612N, 105124E. (GERMAN NM (16)36/28/94). BR STD. 9.1.01 SHOWN IN 5436.19N, 1051.33E [WGD] ON GERMAN 30 [INT 1353] [2003 EDN]. NE 2113. 16.3.11 SHOWN IN 5436.227N, 1051.375E [WGD] ON DE316002 [EDN 6.19].
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2023

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (DER DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSSCHIFFE).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 36.227 N,10 51.375 E
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FAQ

Where is the HEDWIGSHUTTE wreck located?

The HEDWIGSHUTTE wreck is located at coordinates 54 36.227 N,10 51.375 E.

How deep is the HEDWIGSHUTTE and where exactly is it located?

The HEDWIGSHUTTE lies at a depth of about 18.3 meters and is located at coordinates 54 36.227 N,10 51.375 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEDWIGSHUTTE?

The seabed around the HEDWIGSHUTTE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the HEDWIGSHUTTE sink?

The HEDWIGSHUTTE sank on Feb 13, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HEDWIGSHUTTE discovered?

The wreck of the HEDWIGSHUTTE was discovered in 1946.

What country did the HEDWIGSHUTTE belong to?

The HEDWIGSHUTTE belonged to DE.

What cargo was the HEDWIGSHUTTE carrying?

The HEDWIGSHUTTE was carrying scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the HEDWIGSHUTTE?

The HEDWIGSHUTTE had a tonnage of 2221 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEDWIGSHUTTE?

The HEDWIGSHUTTE is classified as a steam ship.

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