Hohenlinden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hohenlinden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 57.078 N,2 54.405 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.951300
  • Longitude: 2.906750
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOHENLINDEN
Type motor vessel
Length 61.9 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone,sawdust/wood chips
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H1270/72 1.2.72 MV HOHENLINDEN REPD SUNK IN 515530N, 025236E. (N FORELAND RADIO, SIGNAL FROM CERDIC FERRY). NCA YET. POSN AMENDED TO 515354N, 025036E. (CERDIC FERRY). - NAVEAM 037/72. 11.2.72 SONAR CONTACT IN 515706N, 025412E [EUR], BELIEVED TO BE HOHENLINDEN. (NETH HYDRO, NAVEAM SIGNAL). NCA YET. H1194/67 29.2.72 WK 18MTRS IN 515709N, 025358E [EUR]. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, QG, RAREFL, WITH W TOPMARK, CLOSE W. (NETH NM 509/72). - NM 440/72. H3150/69 18.5.72 NOW SW 21.6MTRS. (NETH NM 1198/72). - NM 1011/72. 24.11.72 SHOWN IN 515706N, 025358E [EUR] ON NETHERLAND FISHERIES CHART 1954. [REC'D 7.11.72]. NCA. 11.2.77 WK NOW MARKED BY W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, CLOSE W. NE 3371. H3966/76 21.6.78 SW 27MTRS. BUOY REMOVED. (NETH NM 1602/78). - NM 1515/78. H2115/83 7.11.83 NOW WK 29.5MTRS IN 515709N, 025358E [EUR]. (NETH NM 2338/83). BR STD. 2.6.94 WK LOCATED IN 515708.5N, 025430E, POSSIBLY THAT OF HOHENLINDEN. LIES ON PORT SIDE IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. (J COULON, LTR DTD 10.5.94). NCA. 7.11.01 SHOWN AS SW 29.5MTRS ON BA 3371 [CO-PRODUCTION NE DTD 7.96]. 1.3.10 SHOWN IN 5157.078N, 0254.405E [WGD] ON CO-PUBLISHED 1630 [MAY 08' EDN]. AMEND POSN. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2022

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH UNKNOWN VESSEL. LATER THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. EN ROUTE FROM PENMAENMAWR TO HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REEDEREI H SCHLOH (LATER AS HAMBURGER ABENDBLATT).

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 57.078 N,2 54.405 E
Hohenlinden on Wreck Map Hohenlinden Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the HOHENLINDEN wreck located?

The HOHENLINDEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 57.078 N,2 54.405 E.

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

The HOHENLINDEN lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 51 57.078 N,2 54.405 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HOHENLINDEN?

The seabed around the HOHENLINDEN lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the HOHENLINDEN sink?

The HOHENLINDEN sank on Feb 1, 1972.

When was the wreck of the HOHENLINDEN discovered?

The wreck of the HOHENLINDEN was discovered in 1972.

What cargo was the HOHENLINDEN carrying?

The HOHENLINDEN was carrying stone,sawdust/wood chips.

What was the tonnage of the HOHENLINDEN?

The HOHENLINDEN had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOHENLINDEN?

The HOHENLINDEN is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks