Johann Schulte Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Johann schulte Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.195 N,8 1.177 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.903250
  • Longitude: 8.019617
Wreck Depth 16.5 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHANN SCHULTE
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 122.2 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 6094
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4623/45 3.11.45 WK, LEAST DEPTH 6.5MTRS [3FMS 3FT], SHOWN IN 535418N, 080115E ON SURVEY [E 7529]. NE 3346. H1656/51 7.11.51 DEPTH NOW 7.3MTRS [4FMS]. MARKED BY LT BUOY, GP.OCC(4)G. (HAMBURG NM 2791/51). - NMS 2079/51 & 2791/51. H2196/54 8.4.54 SHOWN AS WK 5.3MTRS [2FMS 5FT], WITH BUOY, GPFL(4)G ON GERMAN 2. H2748/54 16.7.54 BUOY LIGHT NOW GPFL(2)G. (HAMBURG NM 1538/54). BR STD. H2196/54 12.10.56 WK LEAST DEPTH NOW 7.0MTRS [3FMS 5FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3217/56). - NM 2569/56. H2196/54 29.10.58 WK NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 6.7MTRS [3FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 2526/58). - NMS 185558, 1856/58, & 345/59. H2196/54 11.11.60 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (HAMBURG TNM 2575/60). NCA. H2196/54 28.6.61 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 14MTRS [7FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 1991/61). - NM 1339/61. H4472/61 20.2.62 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 4231/61). - NM 2602/61. H2196/54 3.4.68 SALVAGE/DISPERSAL OPS IN PROGRESS. (HAMBURG NM 1123/68). NCA. H2196/54 16.6.68 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.6MTRS [9FMS]. (HAMBURG NM 2132/68). - NM 1123/68. HH328/353/01 20.1.92 WK IN 535415N, 080116E NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.5MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (21)2/51/91). BR STD. 19.8.15 SHOWN AS SW 16.1MTRS IN 5354.211N, 0801.155E [WGD] ON DE 421030. (EDN 25.3, DTD 7.8.15). AMEND SW 16.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2019

Circumstances of loss

EX- GREEK IOANNIS CHANDRIS TAKEN OVER BY GERMANS, BUILT 1920 BY G.M. STANDIFER CONSTRUCTION CORP., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 552NHP. MINED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the JOHANN SCHULTE wreck located?

The JOHANN SCHULTE wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.195 N,8 1.177 E.

How deep is the JOHANN SCHULTE and where exactly is it located?

The JOHANN SCHULTE lies at a depth of about 16.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.195 N,8 1.177 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHANN SCHULTE?

The seabed around the JOHANN SCHULTE lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the JOHANN SCHULTE sink?

The JOHANN SCHULTE sank on Jan 29, 1944.

When was the wreck of the JOHANN SCHULTE discovered?

The wreck of the JOHANN SCHULTE was discovered in 1945.

What country did the JOHANN SCHULTE belong to?

The JOHANN SCHULTE belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the JOHANN SCHULTE?

The JOHANN SCHULTE had a tonnage of 6094 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHANN SCHULTE?

The JOHANN SCHULTE is classified as a steam ship.

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