Other Wreck 6870

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 54.23 N,7 9.21 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.903833
  • Longitude: 7.153500
Water Depth 24 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 2002
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 11, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater obstruction located at coordinates 53 54.23 N, 7 9.21 E in the North Sea off the German coast. This charted foul area is identified as a navigational hazard for maritime traffic. The obstruction is documented under UK Hydrographic Office records and is featured on nautical charts for the region, including German chart 87. Mariners should exercise caution when navigating near these coordinates due to the presence of submerged material. The site is monitored for hydrographic accuracy to ensure safe passage in these coastal waters.

Surveying Details

HH328/460/04 10.10.02 FOUL IN 5354.23N, 0709.21E [WGD]. (GERMAN NM 40/(21)87/02). BR STD. 11.4.08 SHOWN IN CONJUCTION WITH F CLOSE S [SEE 61540] ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [APR '06 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1635.

General Comments

REMAINS OF TWO WRECKS CLOSE TO EACH OTHER See Also: 61540

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 54.23 N,7 9.21 E
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