Kate Grammerstorf Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Kate grammerstorf Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 46.695 N,6 48.216 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 53.778250
- Longitude: 6.803600
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| Wreck Depth |
15.6 m
|
| Water Depth |
18 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
KATE GRAMMERSTORF |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
122.2 m |
| Width |
16.2 m |
| Draught |
8.5 |
| Tonnage |
5088 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 22, 1941
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1944 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 17, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck KATE GRAMMERSTORF is located in the North Sea at coordinates 53 46.695 N, 6 48.216 E. This underwater obstruction, historically recorded as a wreck with a clearance depth of 16.0 meters, has been documented through various hydrographic surveys since 1944. Originally identified as a danger to navigation marked by various green light buoys, the site was officially confirmed as the wreck of the KATE GRAMMERSTORF in 1977. Over several decades of monitoring, the charted depth has been updated following survey reports, with the current position reflecting the wreck lying in the North Sea environment. Navigational charts identify the site as a significant underwater wreck obstruction at a depth of approximately 16 meters. Mariners are advised to check the latest nautical charts for this specific wreck position when navigating this area of the North Sea.
Surveying Details
H03101/44 22.8.44 DW SHOWN IN 534642N, 064818E ON GERMAN CHART. - FNM 1783/44. H751/46 23.2.46 G LT BUOY, OCC.G.4S, CLOSE S OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 22/922/46). - NM 726/46. H6130/49 19.3.51 G LT BUOY, GP.FL(2)G, CLOSE NNW. (HAMBURG NM 3619/50). - NM 562/51. H4146/51 27.7.51 NOW WK 8.3MTRS [4FMS 3FT] IN 534642N, 064818E [EUR]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 2085/51). - NM 1391/51. H4146/51 31.1.55 NOW MARKED BY N LT BUOY, INT.QKFL.G & S LT BUOY, QKFL.G. (HAMBURG NM 3808/54). - NM 148/55. H6219/55 23.12.55 S LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 4034/55). - NM 3085/55. H5604/61 30.11.61 NOW WK 9.2MTRS [5FMS]. (HAMBURG NM 4632/61). BR STD. H3867/67 14.12.67 WK SW 16.0MTRS [8FMS 4FT] IN 534646N, 064819E [EUR]. N LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (SIGNAL DTD 13.12.67). - NM 71/68. H5191/69 25.5.77 WK NAMED. (HAMBURG NM 3581/76). 22.5.87 SHOWN AS WK SW 16MTRS ON GERMAN 87D [REPRINT 1986]. NC 3761.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1915 BY RICKMERS WERFT WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 514NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KARL GRAMMERSTORF. STRUCK A MINE & SANK 12M S OF HELIGOLAND. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 46.695 N,6 48.216 E
Kate Grammerstorf on Wreck Map
Kate Grammerstorf Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the KATE GRAMMERSTORF wreck located?
The KATE GRAMMERSTORF wreck is located at coordinates 53 46.695 N,6 48.216 E.
How deep is the KATE GRAMMERSTORF and where exactly is it located?
The KATE GRAMMERSTORF lies at a depth of about 15.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 46.695 N,6 48.216 E.
How deep is the seabed around the KATE GRAMMERSTORF?
The seabed around the KATE GRAMMERSTORF lies at approximately 18 meters deep.
When did the KATE GRAMMERSTORF sink?
The KATE GRAMMERSTORF sank on May 22, 1941.
When was the wreck of the KATE GRAMMERSTORF discovered?
The wreck of the KATE GRAMMERSTORF was discovered in 1944.
What country did the KATE GRAMMERSTORF belong to?
The KATE GRAMMERSTORF belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the KATE GRAMMERSTORF?
The KATE GRAMMERSTORF had a tonnage of 5088 tons.
What type of wreck is the KATE GRAMMERSTORF?
The KATE GRAMMERSTORF is classified as a steam ship.