Nordenham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nordenham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.278 N,7 50.681 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.904633
  • Longitude: 7.844683
Wreck Depth 19.2 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORDENHAM
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Length 58.8 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 1099
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1963
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2876/63 2.8.63 POSN 535428N, 075051. SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.3MTRS [5FMS 4FT]. G BUOYS, INT.QKFL.G, E TOPMARK 0.5C NE & QKFL.G, W TOPMARK 0.5C SW. (HAMBURG NM 2047/63) - NM 1617/63. H2876/63 13.11.63 DEMOLITION AND SALVAGE WORK IN PROGRESS. (HAMBURG TNM 4168/63) NCA. H2876/63 29.4.64 SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.4MTRS [9FMS 3FT], BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 1365/64) - NM 857/64. 21.3.72 SHOWN AS GOOD SONAR CONTACT ON GERMAN 49 [1971 EDN]. H3877/80 3.8.83 POSN NOW 535419N, 075053E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.1MTRS [11FMS]. (HAMBURG NM 2514/83) BR STD. 13.8.15 SHOWN AS SW 19.2MTRS IN 5354.278N, 0750.681E [WGD] ON DE421030. (EDN 25.3, DTD 7.8.15). AMEND SW 19.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2019

Circumstances of loss

12.5.63 VESSEL, BUILT 1956, BY J.J. SIETAS SCHIFFSW., HAMBURG. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SWISS MV RHONE DURING DENSE FOG. ON PASSAGE RIGA TO ROUEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G. BARTELS. CREW OF 16 RESCUED. (LL, 11 & 12.5.63 & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NORDENHAM wreck located?

The NORDENHAM wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.278 N,7 50.681 E.

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

The NORDENHAM lies at a depth of about 19.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.278 N,7 50.681 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORDENHAM?

The seabed around the NORDENHAM lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the NORDENHAM sink?

The NORDENHAM sank on May 10, 1963.

When was the wreck of the NORDENHAM discovered?

The wreck of the NORDENHAM was discovered in 1963.

What country did the NORDENHAM belong to?

The NORDENHAM belonged to DE.

What cargo was the NORDENHAM carrying?

The NORDENHAM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NORDENHAM?

The NORDENHAM had a tonnage of 1099 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORDENHAM?

The NORDENHAM is classified as a motor vessel.

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