Hjaelperen 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
Hjaelperen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 18.717 N,9 39.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.311950
  • Longitude: 9.660000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HJAELPEREN
Type dredger
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1960
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 1960
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1629/60 4.4.60 H1629/60 4.4.60 ST IN 551848N, 093842E. (COPENHAGEN NM 427/60) BR STD. H1629/60 1.11.60 H1629/60 1.11.60 POSN AMENDED 6.3C ESE TO 551843N, 093936E [EUR]. (COPENHAGEN NM 1552/60) BR STD. 1.2.72 1.2.72 IDENTITY & LOSS DETAILS, BELIEVED DISPERSED TO LEVEL OF SEABED. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.6) NCA. 19.5.75 19.5.75 ST STILL SHOWN ON DANISH 151 [1975 EDN]. NE 3465. 1.7.80 1.7.80 NO LONGER SHOWN ON DANISH 151. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 3465.
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2007

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER TAKING IN WATER. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.6)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 18.717 N,9 39.6 E
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FAQ

Where is the HJAELPEREN wreck located?

The HJAELPEREN wreck is located at coordinates 55 18.717 N,9 39.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HJAELPEREN?

The seabed around the HJAELPEREN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HJAELPEREN sink?

The HJAELPEREN sank on Feb 23, 1960.

When was the wreck of the HJAELPEREN discovered?

The wreck of the HJAELPEREN was discovered in 1960.

What country did the HJAELPEREN belong to?

The HJAELPEREN belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the HJAELPEREN?

The HJAELPEREN is classified as a dredger.