Kristian Russ Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kristian russ Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 42.213 N,12 36.696 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.703550
  • Longitude: 12.611600
Wreck Depth 17.1 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name KRISTIAN RUSS
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Tonnage 1975
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1957
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1793/57 26.4.57 WK PA 6.4MTRS [3FMS 3FT], IN 544224N, 123606E, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FLG5S, BELL, CLOSE SSW. (DANISH NMS 487 & 554/57). - NM 938/57. H2036/57 14.4.59 AMENDED TO WK 15.8MTRS [8FMS 4FT] IN 544224N, 123606E. BUOY REMOVED. (DANISH NM 389/59). - NM 660/59. 22.7.59 SHOWN IN 544230N, 123600E ON DDR 3025. NE 2365 H1160/59 18.10.61 AMENDED TO WK 14.9MTRS [8FMS 1FT], IN 544217N, 123632E. (DANISH NM 1229/61). - NM 2095/61. H1160/59 2.10.64 NOW WK SW 14.3MTRS [7FMS 5FT], IN 544224N, 123615E. (HAMBURG NM 3439/64). - NM 1850/64. H4617/61 1.3.65 SHOWN SLIGHTLY E'WARD ON DDR 162. NCA. 9.4.65 SHOWN AS FOUL SW 14.3MTRS [8FMS], IN 544224N, 123636E ON DDR 163. NE 2365. H3729/69 17.9.70 WK 14.8MTRS SHOWN IN 544224N, 123636E ON GERMAN 143,40. 4.2.72 WK IN 544224N, 123636E. DISPERSED TO LEVEL OF SEABED. LEAST DEPTH 16MTRS. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.442236). NE 2365. 18.9.80 WK 14.4MTRS SHOWN IN 544224N, 123636E ON DANISH 187. NE 2365. H3729/69 5.1.82 DEPTH REPD AS 11MTRS. INVESTIGATION TO TAKE PLACE. (DANISH NM 1390(T)/81). - TNM 194/82 ISSUED. H3729/69 11.11.82 AMENDED TO WKS 16.5MTRS (DANISH NM 1313/82). - NM 2963/82. [SEE ALSO WK NO 021900437] H3729/69 3.2.83 H3729/69 3.2.83 A YELLOW CONL LT BUOY, FL Y 5S, EST'D CLOSE E DURING WORK ON WK. (DANISH NM 1548(T)/82). NCA. 17.7.84 WK SW 16.5MTRS SHOWN IN 544224N, 123618E ON DDR 163 & 16. BR STD. 16.1.92 WK 16.5MTRS SHOWN IN 544224N, 123618E [EUR], ON GERMAN 163 [1991 EDN] & DANISH 187 [CORR TO WK 13/91]. NE 2365. HH333/700/01 17.8.93 AMENDED TO WK SW 17.2MTRS IN 544214N, 123626E. (HAMBURG NM (16)163/30/93). - NM ../93 HH327/510/02 4.4.97 NOW FOUL SW 15.2MTRS IN 544213N, 123627.5E. (GERMAN NM 12/(16)/163/97). - NM 1621/97. SEP 2015/000243843 3.12.15 SHOWN AS SW 17.1MTRS IN 5442.213N, 1236.696E ON GERMAN 163 [ED16 NOV 2015, COR 6.11.15]. AMEND SW 17.1MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SUNK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (DANISH WK RECORDS).

General Comments

SEE ALSO WK NO 021900437

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 42.213 N,12 36.696 E
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FAQ

Where is the KRISTIAN RUSS wreck located?

The KRISTIAN RUSS wreck is located at coordinates 54 42.213 N,12 36.696 E.

How deep is the KRISTIAN RUSS and where exactly is it located?

The KRISTIAN RUSS lies at a depth of about 17.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 42.213 N,12 36.696 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KRISTIAN RUSS?

The seabed around the KRISTIAN RUSS lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the KRISTIAN RUSS sink?

The KRISTIAN RUSS sank on Feb 22, 1957.

When was the wreck of the KRISTIAN RUSS discovered?

The wreck of the KRISTIAN RUSS was discovered in 1957.

What country did the KRISTIAN RUSS belong to?

The KRISTIAN RUSS belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the KRISTIAN RUSS?

The KRISTIAN RUSS had a tonnage of 1975 tons.

What type of wreck is the KRISTIAN RUSS?

The KRISTIAN RUSS is classified as a steam ship.

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