Other Wreck 13523

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 58.65 N,8 4.868 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.977500
  • Longitude: 8.081133
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck survey details for a submerged obstruction located in the North Sea off the coast of Germany near the Elbe Estuary. The wreck is situated at precise geographic coordinates 53 58.65 N, 08 4.868 E. This underwater hazard has been surveyed and charted by the UK Hydrographic Office and German nautical authorities over several decades, with historical depths recorded between 25 and 26 meters. The obstruction is currently classified as a submerged wreck with a least depth of 25 meters. Mariners and navigation data confirm the position as 53 58.65 N, 08 4.868 E (WGD) on updated German nautical charts. This underwater wreck remains a charted navigational hazard in the North Sea region, requiring attention from vessels operating in these waters.

Surveying Details

H3710/82 10.8.83 WK SW 26MTRS [14FMS 1FT] IN 535842N, 080457E. (HAMBURG NM 1661/83) BR STD. 17.10.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 25.6MTRS IN 5358.658N, 0804.875E [WGD] ON GERMAN 2 [INT 1456] [JAN '07 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3617. 16.1.12 SHOWN AS SW 25.6MTRS [LAT] ON GERMAN 103 [EDN DTD 9.2011]. NE 3767. SEP 2013/000003927 4.1.13 NOW SW 25MTRS. (GERMAN NM 1/2/13). 19.6.15 SHOWN AS SW 25MTRS IN 5358.658N, 0804.875E [WGD] ON GERMAN 103. (EDN 9, DTD 27/3/15). NCA. 17.8.15 SHOWN AS SW 25MTRS IN 5358.650N, 0804.868E [WGD] ON GERMAN 2. (ED6, COR TO 19.6.15). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

General Comments

IRON HULL YACHT

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