Nattnas Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nattnas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 34.193 N,8 9.353 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.569883
  • Longitude: 8.155883
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NATTNAS
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck NATTNAS is located at coordinates 53 34.193 N, 8 9.353 E in the German Bight area of the North Sea. Originally recorded as a danger to navigation in 1948, it was later charted as a submerged wreck with a depth of 6.7 meters or 3 fathoms 4 feet. Historical hydrographic surveys from the UK Hydrographic Office and Hamburg notices documented the site shifting from a dangerous obstruction to a foul area before it was eventually expunged from official navigational charts and declared dead.

Surveying Details

H2751/48 3.5.48 DW IN 533430N, 080930E. (HAMBURG NM 599/48) - NM 922/48. H2196/54 26.11.54 SHOWN AS WK 6.7MTRS [3FMS 4FT] IN 533416N, 080926E ON GERMAN 7. 30.7.69 NOW SHOWN AS WK SW 6.7MTRS [3FMS 4FT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 3369. H2604/66 23.3.73 NOW FOUL IN 533414N, 080926E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 963/73) BR STD. H3575/75 4.12.85 TO BE EXPUNGED. (HAMBURG NM 4311/85) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the NATTNAS wreck located?

The NATTNAS wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.193 N,8 9.353 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NATTNAS?

The seabed around the NATTNAS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NATTNAS discovered?

The wreck of the NATTNAS was discovered in 1973.