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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 26, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck NORDENHAM is located in the North Sea off the coast of Germany at coordinates 53 54.278 N, 7 50.681 E. Historical records from the UK Hydrographic Office document the site as a known underwater obstruction that has undergone extensive clearance and monitoring since 1963. Initially marked by buoys following demolition and salvage operations, the site was repeatedly surveyed to ensure navigational safety. Depth clearance history shows the wreck has been swept to varying depths over the decades, with the most recent hydrographic data confirming a swept depth of 19.2 meters at the current surveyed position. This underwater obstruction remains a charted feature in regional maritime databases, serving as a critical reference for vessels navigating these coastal waters. Current maritime charts designate the site by its coordinates 53 54.278 N, 7 50.681 E, where the wreckage lies submerged as a confirmed sonar contact.
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 H2876/63 29.4.64 SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.4MTRS [9FMS 3FT], BUOYS WITHDRAWN.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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 54.278 N,7 50.681 E
Nordenham on Wreck Map
Nordenham Wreck on Google Map
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.