Irene Oldendorff Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Irene oldendorff Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 38.331 N,6 16.845 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.638850
  • Longitude: 6.280750
Wreck Depth 16.1 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRENE OLDENDORFF
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 81.7 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1494
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1951
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H497/52 8.2.52 DW IN 533827N, 061710E, MARKED BY G LT BUOY, FL(2)G. (HAGUE NM 7/87 & NAVEAM 381). - NM 259/52. H497/52 16.4.52 NOW WK 8.3MTRS [4FMS 3FT]. (HAMBURG NM 683/52). NE 3761. H497/52 10.6.54 LT ON BUOY NOW INT.QFL.G. (HAGUE NM 1587/54). - NM 1342/54. H497/52 31.1.55 NOW WK 15.3MTRS [8FMS 2FT]. BUOY REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 3809/54). - NM 150/55. H1852/58 15.6.59 SHOWN AS WK 16MTRS [8FMS 4FT] ON GERMAN 90. NC 3761. H2140/57 25.10.63 LEAST DEPTH NOW 15.5MTRS [8FMS 3FT]. (HAGUE NM 3079/63). - NM 2175/63. H5850/48 11.2.66 NOW WK SW 18.5MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 3831/65). BR STD. 26.11.70 SHOWN AS WK SW 18MTRS [9FMS 5FT] ON NETHERLANDS 1352 [1970 EDN]. NES 3761, 1405. 16.3.72 DESCRIBED AS GOOD SONAR CONTACT ON GERMAN WK CHART 87 [1971 EDN]. H4745/62 30.11.81 NOW WK SW 16MTRS [8FMS 4FT] IN 533824N, 061653E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 3853/81). - NM 2966/81. 9.1.87 SHOWN AS WK SW 15.7MTRS [8FMS 3FT] ON NETHERLANDS 1460 [1984 EDN] & GERMAN 90D [1986 EDN]. NE 3761. H4146/82 29.7.88 NOW SW 15.1MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (21)90/27/88). - NM 2509/88. 13.3.08 SHOWN AS WK SW 14.7MTRS [LAT] IN 5338.360N, 0616.803E [WGD] ON GERMAN 90 [INT 1461] [FEB '07 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 3631. 7.4.11 SHOWN IN 5338.374N, 0616.839E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950 BY LUBECKER MASCH. GES., WITH COMPOUND ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EGON OLDENDORFF. PASSAGE EMDEN FOR YSTAD. CAPSIZED & SANK ABOUT 5M OFF HUBERT GAT WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. 11 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 38.331 N,6 16.845 E
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FAQ

Where is the IRENE OLDENDORFF wreck located?

The IRENE OLDENDORFF wreck is located at coordinates 53 38.331 N,6 16.845 E.

How deep is the IRENE OLDENDORFF and where exactly is it located?

The IRENE OLDENDORFF lies at a depth of about 16.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 38.331 N,6 16.845 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IRENE OLDENDORFF?

The seabed around the IRENE OLDENDORFF lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the IRENE OLDENDORFF sink?

The IRENE OLDENDORFF sank on Dec 31, 1951.

When was the wreck of the IRENE OLDENDORFF discovered?

The wreck of the IRENE OLDENDORFF was discovered in 1952.

What country did the IRENE OLDENDORFF belong to?

The IRENE OLDENDORFF belonged to DE.

What cargo was the IRENE OLDENDORFF carrying?

The IRENE OLDENDORFF was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the IRENE OLDENDORFF?

The IRENE OLDENDORFF had a tonnage of 1494 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRENE OLDENDORFF?

The IRENE OLDENDORFF is classified as a steam ship.

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