Minde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Minde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 13.445 N,13 38.516 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.224083
  • Longitude: 13.641933
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name MINDE
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 53.3 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2011

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Minde is an underwater obstruction located in the Baltic Sea approximately 15 miles south of Ystad, Sweden. Its precise coordinates are 55 13.445 N, 13 38.516 E. The vessel sank around July 1987 and over subsequent hydrographic surveys has been charted as a sunken wreck lying at a depth ranging between 24 and 32 meters. Historical records from the UK Hydrographic Office and Swedish Notices to Mariners note that no salvage operations were planned, and the wreck position has been accurately updated over time to its current charted location.

Surveying Details

H2120/86 31.7.87 SANK ABOUT 15 MILES SOUTH OF YSTAD. (LL 15.7.87). NCA YET. H2120/86 29.9.87 WK 24MTRS IN 551259N, 133850E [STO]. (SWEDISH NM 1250/87). - NM 3085/87. H2120/86 29.10.87 NOW WK PA 30MTRS IN 551331N, 133821E [STO]. (SWEDISH NM 1444/87). AMEND WK PA 30MTRS. - NM 3448/87. H2120/86 22.2.88 NO SALVAGE PLANS OR ATTEMPTS SO FAR. (LL 23.1.88). SEP 2007/000018620 14.3.07 NOW WK 32MTRS IN 5513.46N, 1338.52E [WGD]. (SWEDISH NM 151/3416 DTD 7.3.07). BR STD. SEP 2010/000210560 13.1.11 SHOWN IN 5513.445N, 1338.516E [WGD] ON SE4DHWHI [EDN 4.0].

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE RONNE FOR COPENHAGEN. CAPSIZED AND SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 13.445 N,13 38.516 E
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FAQ

Where is the MINDE wreck located?

The MINDE wreck is located at coordinates 55 13.445 N,13 38.516 E.

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

The MINDE lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 55 13.445 N,13 38.516 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MINDE?

The seabed around the MINDE lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the MINDE sink?

The MINDE sank on Jul 13, 1987.

When was the wreck of the MINDE discovered?

The wreck of the MINDE was discovered in 1987.

What country did the MINDE belong to?

The MINDE belonged to DK.

What cargo was the MINDE carrying?

The MINDE was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the MINDE?

The MINDE had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINDE?

The MINDE is classified as a motor vessel.

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