Heimdal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Heimdal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.135 N,5 7.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.485583
  • Longitude: 5.129167
Wreck Depth 18.44 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEIMDAL
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 86.3 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 100
Shadow Height 3.2
Tonnage 2186
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H03481/41 20.1.42 SANK IN 532912N, 050800E. LEAST DEPTH ABOUT 5MTRS. MARKED BY G LT BUOY. (BERLIN NM 401 & 461/40) - FNM 161/42. H2671/63 18.7.67 LEAST DEPTH NOW 21MTRS IN 532913N, 050747E. (HAGUE NM 1728/67) WK STANDS APPROX 2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. FIXED USING DECCA. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS) - NM 1351/67. H4753/82 12.11.84 WK, SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.4MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 646/84) - NM 3151/84. 13.1.88 UNNAMED, WK SW 16.4MTRS IN 532909.4N, 050748.9E. (NETHERLANDS WK NO.M10 1056). HH340/351/01 13.6.89 POSN NOW 532906N, 050748E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 359/89) NC 1405. HH340/630/01 21.10.93 LEAST E/S DEPTH NOW 20.2MTRS IN 532910.5N, 050750E. UTM CO-ORDS GIVEN. LENGTH 100MTRS. STANDS ABOUT 3.2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (NETHERLANDS NM 567/93 & NETHERLANDS WK NO.M10 1056) - NM 3826/93. 23.9.00 SHOWN AS WK SW 20.2MTRS IN 5329.135N, 0507.753E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 2593 [NOV '00 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NC 2593. SEP 2007/000006509 19.3.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 19.9MTRS IN 5329.128N, 0507.753E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1456 [DEC '06 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2007/000023722 29.3.07 NOW WK 18.8MTRS [MLLWS], 18.5MTRS [LAT]. (NETHERLANDS NM 193/07). - NM 2056/07. 12.5.08 SHOWN AS WK 18.5MTRS [LAT] IN 5329.129N, 0507.746E [WGD] ON BA 112 [6TH EDN FEB'08]. DELETE SW SYMBOL. BR STD. 20.4.09 UNKNOWN, WK 18.5MTRS [LAT] IN 5329.1N, 0507.7E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. M10 1056). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1922 BY A/S AALBORG MASKIN-OG SKIBS, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 155NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEEREEDEREI FRIGGA A.G. MINED OFF TERSCHELLING. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the HEIMDAL wreck located?

The HEIMDAL wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.135 N,5 7.75 E.

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

The HEIMDAL lies at a depth of about 18.44 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.135 N,5 7.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEIMDAL?

The seabed around the HEIMDAL lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the HEIMDAL sink?

The HEIMDAL sank on Sep 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HEIMDAL discovered?

The wreck of the HEIMDAL was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HEIMDAL belong to?

The HEIMDAL belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the HEIMDAL?

The HEIMDAL had a tonnage of 2186 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEIMDAL?

The HEIMDAL is classified as a steam ship.

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