Montan Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Montan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.043 N,6 21.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.584050
  • Longitude: 6.365333
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONTAN
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Length 70.4 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1275
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H03840/41 16.1.42 WK OF SS, DW PA IN 533506N, 062154E. (BERLIN TNM 314/40) - FNM 130/42. H03016/44 23.8.44 NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN CHARTS. DELETE. - FNM 1748/44. H6057/48 2.10.51 WK 8MTRS [4FMS 2FT], IN 533506N, 062154E, MARKED BY G LT BUOY, GP.OCC(4)G CLOSE S. (HAMBURG NM 2921/51). - NM 1858/51. H2930/48 28.1.55 NOW WK SW 7MTRS [3FMS 5FT]. (HAMBURG NMS 3809 & 3884/54). - NM 150/55. H5831/58 12.9.58 LT BUOY REPLACED BY G BUOY CLOSE SE. (HAGUE NM 191/2429). - NM 2037/58. H2930/48 23.9.58 NOW WK SW 4.5MTRS [2FMS 3FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3035/4/5/58). BR STD. H5831/58 19.9.62 SALVAGE WORKS IN PROGRESS. (HAMBURG NM 3797/62 & HAGUE TNM 3183/62). NCA. H5381/58 3.5.63 NOW WK SW 12.5MTRS [6FMS 5FT]. (HAMBURG NM 915/63 & HAGUE NM 3114/6/63). - NM 922/63. H4745/62 12.9.78 POSN NOW FOUL. (HAMBURG NM 2921/79). BR STD. 11.8.82 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 533505N, 062200E ON GERMAN 90 [1981 EDN]. NE 3509. 12.1.87 SHOWN AS OBSTN ON NETHERLANDS 1460 [1984 EDN]. NE 3761. 9.2.88 POSN NOW FOUL. (EMDEN HBR AUTHORITY). NE 3509. 28.12.06 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 5335.04N, 0621.92E [WGD] ON GERMAN 90 [INT 1461] [NOV '05 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3631.
Last Amended Date Jan 14, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1934 BY FRIED KRUPP GERMANIAWERFT WITH OIL ENGINES OF 222NHP. OWNED AT TIME OFF LOSS BY ERNST KOMROWSKI. STRUCK A MINE & SANK OFF BORKUM. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 35.043 N,6 21.92 E
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FAQ

Where is the MONTAN wreck located?

The MONTAN wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.043 N,6 21.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MONTAN?

The seabed around the MONTAN lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the MONTAN sink?

The MONTAN sank on Jul 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MONTAN discovered?

The wreck of the MONTAN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MONTAN belong to?

The MONTAN belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the MONTAN?

The MONTAN had a tonnage of 1275 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONTAN?

The MONTAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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