O B Suhr Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
O b suhr Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 12.238 N,3 16.528 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.203967
  • Longitude: 3.275467
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name O B SUHR
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Tonnage 1482
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 27.1.17 WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 561200N, 031500E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 2182B. H315/27 12.2.27 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA (1917). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2182B. H3039/26 WK OF DANISH SS 'O B SUHR' IN 561200N, 031500E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 30.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PA 40MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 272. 1.10.75 WK SHOWN IN 561135N, 031510E ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 156-2A [JULY 1974 EDN]. AUTHORITY STATED AS ADMIRALTY CHART. NCA. 11.1.84 SHOWN AS USC 40MTRS ON DANISH 93 (INT 1044) [OCT 1983 EDN]. NCA. SEP 2013/000016354 8.3.13 SHOWN AS WK USC 61MTRS IN 5612.215N, 0316.529E [WGD] ON NO2A0404 [EDN 2.0]. SEP 2016/000072600 12.4.16 SHOWN AS WK USCPA 40MTRS IN 5611.887N, 0315.081E [WGD].DENMARK 93[ED 8 CORR TO 26/02/16].AMEND TO WK USCPA 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 24, 2025

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (WW1SL).

General Comments

UK NM 2699/25

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FAQ

Where is the O B SUHR wreck located?

The O B SUHR wreck is located at coordinates 56 12.238 N,3 16.528 E.

How deep is the O B SUHR and where exactly is it located?

The O B SUHR lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 56 12.238 N,3 16.528 E.

How deep is the seabed around the O B SUHR?

The seabed around the O B SUHR lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the O B SUHR sink?

The O B SUHR sank on Jan 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the O B SUHR discovered?

The wreck of the O B SUHR was discovered in 1917.

What country did the O B SUHR belong to?

The O B SUHR belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the O B SUHR?

The O B SUHR had a tonnage of 1482 tons.

What type of wreck is the O B SUHR?

The O B SUHR is classified as a steam ship.

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