Other Wreck 16143

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 15.862 N,9 39.943 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.264367
  • Longitude: 9.665717
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 100
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater shipwreck located at 58 15.862 N, 9 39.943 E in the Skagerrak Sea. This underwater obstruction is approximately 100 meters long and is identified as a shipwreck site. Historical survey records indicate the site contains cargo presumed to be chemical warfare ammunition. The wreck is situated near coordinates 58 15.862 N, 9 39.943 E, which corresponds to a significant maritime feature in the Skagerrak region. These surveying details are cataloged under UK Hydrographic Office references and Norwegian Notice to Mariners 1419.92. The wreck remains a charted underwater hazard.

Surveying Details

HH161/400/01 13.10.92 HH161/400/01 13.10.92 WK, ABOUT 100MTRS LONG, LOCATED IN 581553.6N, 094001.9E. CARGO PRESUMED TO BE CHEMICAL WARFARE AMMUNITION. (NOR NM 1419.92). INS AS NDW. - NM BLOCK 511/93.

Circumstances of loss

PROBABLY ONE OF THE VESSELS REPD SCUTTLED IN APPROX POSN 581500N, 093000E, WHICH SEE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 15.862 N,9 39.943 E
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