Seydlitz Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Seydlitz Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.185 N,3 10.95 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.869750
  • Longitude: -3.182500
Wreck Depth 15.52 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEYDLITZ
Type battle-cruiser
Flag DE
Length 199.9 m
Width 28.3 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 11
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 3.75
Orientation 95
Tonnage 24610
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H8464/19 STF (20FT HIGH) SHOWN IN 585212N, 031053W ON SURVEY [C7953]. INS AS STF (1919) (20FT HIGH) ON FLEET CHARTS. H6229/23 13.7.23 INS ON NE 3729. - NM 1523/23. CP 30134/24 HANDED OVER TO MESSRS COX AND DANKS. CP 18818/28 SALVAGE REPORT. (KHM SCAPA FLOW). CP 20513/28 10.8.28 FURTHER REPORT ON SALVAGE, BLASTING AWAY OF UPPER WORKS STILL IN PROGRESS. CP 26491/28 FURTHER DETAILS RE SALVAGE OF WK. RAISED AND BEING TOWED TO LYNESS PT. CP 28168/28 5.12.28 SAFELY TOWED TO LYNESS PT. TRACING WILL BE FORWARDED OF EXACT POSN. CP 290/29 8.1.29 POSN AT LYNESS PT ALTERED. NOW MOVED FURTHER INSHORE FURTHER. ALTERATION OF POSN INTENDED. NOT YET READY FOR SEA. H270/29 15.1.29 WK NO LONGER CHARTED. - NM 214/29. CP 9692/29 26.4.29 SEYDLITZ WILL LEAVE FOR ROSYTH UNDER TOW ON 30.4.29 OR 1.5.29. CP 10598/29 16.5.29 TOWED TO ROSYTH. SUPERSTRUCTURE CUT AWAY AND LEFT. 2.11.28 RAISED 2.11.28. (JUTLAND TO JUNKYARD, S C GEORGE). 23.10.39 ORIGINAL POSN NOW CHARTED AS FOUL ANCHORAGE. NC 35. 2.7.80 NOW CHARTED AS FOUL GROUND. H1310/82 1.11.82 PARTS OF SUPERSTRUCTURE REMAIN IN THIS POSN, TOGETHER WITH SALVAGE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HOSES AND FITTINGS. A HEAP OF COAL, ESTIMATED AT 4000 TONS, REMAINS ON SITE, PRESUMABLY HER BUNKERS. (B WINFIELD, 25.10.82). NCA. HH100/351/21 30.1.04 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. LARGE AMOUNT OF SCRAP METAL SOME 50-75MTRS IN RADIUS, STANDING 2MTRS HIGH. CONSISTS OF PLATES, GIRDERS AND PIPES. SMALL PIECES OF COAL FOUND OVER A LARGE AREA. (CPO JACKSON, NACSAC). NCA. 7.10.10 EXAM'D IN 5852.1836N, 0310.9490W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.45MTRS. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). AREA OF DEBRIS, LENGTH APPROX 250MTRS, WIDTH 70MTRS. LIES 095/275 DEGS. HIGH POINT TO N. AMEND FOUL 16.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN, RETAIN LEGEND 'FOUL' CLOSE N. BR STD. RSDRA2025000126343 01.04.25 FOUL FOUND 2023; LOCATED IN 5852.185N, 00310.950W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LENGTH 3.75MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HEIGHT 9MTRS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). AMEND FOUL 15.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 52.185 N,3 10.95 W
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FAQ

Where is the SEYDLITZ wreck located?

The SEYDLITZ wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.185 N,3 10.95 W.

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

The SEYDLITZ lies at a depth of about 15.52 meters and is located at coordinates 58 52.185 N,3 10.95 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEYDLITZ?

The seabed around the SEYDLITZ lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the SEYDLITZ sink?

The SEYDLITZ sank on Jun 21, 1919.

When was the wreck of the SEYDLITZ discovered?

The wreck of the SEYDLITZ was discovered in 1919.

What country did the SEYDLITZ belong to?

The SEYDLITZ belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the SEYDLITZ?

The SEYDLITZ had a tonnage of 24610 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEYDLITZ?

The SEYDLITZ is classified as a battle-cruiser.

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