Kattegat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kattegat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 25.19 N,11 50.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.419833
  • Longitude: 11.849500
Wreck Depth 19.1 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name KATTEGAT
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 39 m
Tonnage 242
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1963
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2882/63 21.8.63 WK 7FMS 4FT IN 542530N, 115100E APPROX, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, QG, WITH TOPMARK OF 2 CONES BASES TOGETHER, CLOSE E. (HMS DINGLEY, HN & HAMBURG NM 2281/63). - NM 1614/63. H2882/63 12.11.63 SW 7FMS IN 542512N, 115116E, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, QG, WITH TOPMARK OF 2 CONES BASES TOGETHER, CLOSE E. (HAMBURG NM 4465/63). REPEAT OF ABOVE. (HAMBURG NM 5257/63 & ROSTOCK NM'S 110/64 & 766/66). - NM 2311/63. H2882/63 6.10.66 NOW SW 15MTRS [8FMS 1FT] IN 542512N, 115116E, LT BUOY REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 3594/66). - NM 1892/66. H2882/63 18.7.68 SW 17.5MTRS [9FMS 3FT] IN 542516N, 115056E. (HAMBURG NM 2248/68). - NM 1364/68. 3.3.76 WK 15MTRS SHOWN IN 542516N, 115056E ON DANISH 142 [1976 EDN]. BR STD. H2882/63 15.9.76 NOW SW 20MTRS [10FMS 5FT] IN 542516N, 115056E. (DANISH NM 1075/76 & HAMBURG NM 2606/76). BR STD. 28.1.80 WK 20.5MTRS SHOWN IN 542516N, 115056E ON GERMAN 163. NC 2365. 25.1.84 WK 20MTRS SHOWN IN 542516N, 115056E ON DANISH 191. NC 2365. 16.1.92 WK 20MTRS SHOWN IN 542506N, 115112E ON DANISH 191 [1991 EDN]. SHOWN AS SW 20MTRS ON GERMAN 163 [1987 EDN]. DANISH CHART TAKEN AS AUTHORITY. 23.7.92 STILL SHOWN AS SW 20MTRS ON DANISH 163 [1992 EDN]. NCA. SEP 2007/000036299 14.5.07 NOW WK 19.1MTRS IN 5425.19N, 1150.97E [WGD]. (GERMAN NM 19/(16163/07). BR STD. SEP 2007000036600 15.5.07 NOW WK 19.1MTRS IN 5425.19N, 1150.97E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 17/353/07). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH FINNISH M/V WILKE IN DENSE FOG. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 25.19 N,11 50.97 E
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FAQ

Where is the KATTEGAT wreck located?

The KATTEGAT wreck is located at coordinates 54 25.19 N,11 50.97 E.

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

The KATTEGAT lies at a depth of about 19.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 25.19 N,11 50.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KATTEGAT?

The seabed around the KATTEGAT lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the KATTEGAT sink?

The KATTEGAT sank on May 26, 1963.

When was the wreck of the KATTEGAT discovered?

The wreck of the KATTEGAT was discovered in 1963.

What country did the KATTEGAT belong to?

The KATTEGAT belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the KATTEGAT?

The KATTEGAT had a tonnage of 242 tons.

What type of wreck is the KATTEGAT?

The KATTEGAT is classified as a motor vessel.

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