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
  • Latitude: 53.778250
  • Longitude: 6.803600
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
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 BUOY WITHDRAWN.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 H6219/55 23.12.55 S LT BUOY WITHDRAWN.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 N LT BUOY WITHDRAWN.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.
Last Amended Date Dec 17, 2018

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
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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.