Sayn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sayn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.942 N,6 22.404 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.582367
  • Longitude: 6.373400
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAYN
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 92 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2321
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H03480/41 16.1.42 WK 10MTRS [5FMS 3FT], IN 533505N, 062224E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 130/42. H5865/47 9.9.47 LEAST DEPTH NOW 4.2MTRS [2FMS 2FT], MARKED BY G BUOY. (NETHERLANDS NM 2968/47). - NM 2366/47. H6057/48 8.10.48 LEAST DEPTH NOW 9.1MTRS [5FMS], WITH LT BUOY, GP.OCC.G. (HAMBURG NM 1802/48). NE 3509. H7030/47 1.3.49 LT ON BUOY NOW GP.OCC(4)G. (NETHERLANDS NM 56/765/48). - NM 638/48. H6057/48 2.10.51 AMENDED TO FOUL. BUOY DELETED. (HAMBURG NM 2921/51). - NM 1858/51. H5831/58 3.2.58 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 10.6MTRS [5FMS 5FT], MARKED BY G LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G. (HAGUE NM 191/2429). - NM 2037/58. H2930/48 23.9.58 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 10MTRS [5FMS 3FT]. (HAMBURG NM 33/3053/4/5/58). BR STD. H2140/57 8.3.60 NOW WK 9.4MTRS [5FMS 1FT]. (HAMBURG NMS 18/60). - NM 546/60. H3287/64 19.9.67 NOW WK SW 11.6MTRS [6FMS 2FT], BUOY DELETED. (HAGUE NMS 2276 & 3227/67). - NM 1745/67. 22.3.73 EXAMINED BY EMDEN HBR AUTHORITY. SWEPT CLEAR AT 11.2MTRS. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS) NCA. H4745/62 12.9.79 NOW WK SW 12.2MTRS [6FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 2921/79). BR STD. 11.8.82 SHOWN AS WK SW 12.3MTRS IN 533530N, 062230E [EUR] ON GERMAN 90 [1981 EDN]. NE 3509. H3468/87 2.11.87 NOW WK SW 11.4MTRS [6FMS 1FT]. (HAMBURG NM (21)90/41/87). - NM 3457/87. 28.12.06 SHOWN AS WK SW 11.1MTRS [LAT], IN 5334.993N, 0622.420E [WGD] ON GERMAN 90 [INT 1461] [NOV '05 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3631. 11.4.11 SHOWN IN 5334.973N, 0622.404E [WGD] ON BA 3631 [EDN 6 DTD 5.11.09]. 7.4.16 SHOWN AS SW 12MTRS IN 5334.942N, 0622.404E [WGD] ON NL401460 [ED2, DTD 17.12.16]. AMEND SW 12MTRS TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1898 BY W. GRAY & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 223NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRIED. KRUPP A.G. STRUCK A MINE & SANK OUTSIDE DELFZIJL. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SAYN wreck located?

The SAYN wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.942 N,6 22.404 E.

How deep is the SAYN and where exactly is it located?

The SAYN lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.942 N,6 22.404 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAYN?

The seabed around the SAYN lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the SAYN sink?

The SAYN sank on Apr 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SAYN discovered?

The wreck of the SAYN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the SAYN belong to?

The SAYN belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the SAYN?

The SAYN had a tonnage of 2321 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAYN?

The SAYN is classified as a steam ship.

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