Heinz Suhr Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Heinz suhr Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 2.98 N,4 23.564 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.049667
  • Longitude: 4.392733
Wreck Depth 27.45 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEINZ SUHR
Type carrier
Flag AG
Length 66.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1024
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers ONE E CARD LT BUOY, TWO W CARD LT BUOY, RACON
Surveying Details HH340/630/02 13.6.95 SANK IN 530300N, 042330E. BUOYS ESTABLISHED: E CARDINAL IN 530300N, 042354E WITH Q(3) 10S, W CARDINAL IN 530301.7N, 042317.6E WITH VQ(9) 10S, W CARDINAL IN 530302.1N, 042311.9E WITH Q(9) 15S AND RACON (D). (NETH CG FAXES 101338 & 101624 JUN). - NM 2058/95. HH340/630/02 20.6.95 SANK IN 530306N, 042336W. BUOYS ESTABLISHED: E CARDINAL IN 530300N, 042354E WITH Q(3) 10S, W CARDINAL IN 530303N, 042330E WITH VQ(9) 10S, W CARDINAL IN 530304N, 042320E WITH Q(9) 15S AND RACON (D). (NETH NM 362(P)/95). MINOR AMENDMENTS TO POSNS. NCA. HH340/630/02 30.6.95 WK, LEAST DEPTH BY SOUNDING, 17.4MTRS IN 530302N, 042340E. 100MTRS W OF POSN A W CARDINAL LT BUOY VQ(9)10S, 275MTRS W OF POSN A W CARDINAL LT BUOY Q(9)15S RACON (D), 330MTRS E OF POSN AN E CARDINAL LT BUOY Q(3)10S. (NETH NM 375/95). - NM 2415/95. HH340/630/01 12.1.96 WRECK LIFTED. BUOYAGE REMOVED. (NETH NM 61/96). - NM ACTION.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

TOOK 40 DEGREE LIST TO STBD. FIVE CREW RESCUED BY 'INGEBORG'. M TUG 'PIETER' TOOK IN TOW WHICH BROKE. LATER REATTACHED. SANK WHILST UNDER TOW. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the HEINZ SUHR wreck located?

The HEINZ SUHR wreck is located at coordinates 53 2.98 N,4 23.564 E.

How deep is the HEINZ SUHR and where exactly is it located?

The HEINZ SUHR lies at a depth of about 27.45 meters and is located at coordinates 53 2.98 N,4 23.564 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEINZ SUHR?

The seabed around the HEINZ SUHR lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the HEINZ SUHR sink?

The HEINZ SUHR sank on Jun 10, 1995.

When was the wreck of the HEINZ SUHR discovered?

The wreck of the HEINZ SUHR was discovered in 1995.

What country did the HEINZ SUHR belong to?

The HEINZ SUHR belonged to AG.

What cargo was the HEINZ SUHR carrying?

The HEINZ SUHR was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the HEINZ SUHR?

The HEINZ SUHR had a tonnage of 1024 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEINZ SUHR?

The HEINZ SUHR is classified as a carrier.

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