Siebel Ferry 514 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Siebel ferry 514 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 39.067 N,8 5.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.651117
  • Longitude: 8.087500
Wreck Depth 2.3 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIEBEL FERRY 514
Flag DE
Length 106 m
Width 48 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 143
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck survey details for Siebel Ferry 514 located at 53 39.067 N 8 5.25 E in the German Bight North Sea near the Elbe estuary. Historical records indicate the wreck was originally identified in 1964 as an obstruction with a least depth of 2.5 meters. Subsequent hydrographic surveys conducted in 1973 confirmed the site was swept clear at 2.35 meters in a general water depth of 3 meters. Following further evaluation, the wreck was officially amended to dead and removed from active navigation charts in 1977. This site is documented under historical hydrographic survey references H3983/64 and H2128/70 as a submerged obstruction previously identified as the Siebel Ferry 514.

Surveying Details

H3983/64 26.11.64 WK SW 2.5MTRS [1FM 2FT] IN 533904N, 080515E. (HAMBURG NM 4564/64) BR STD. H2128/70 27.2.73 SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.5 DECIMETRES [1FM 2FT], IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 134/73) NCA. H2128/70 31.8.77 DELETE. (HAMBURG NM 2913/77) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS BUILT FOR UK INVASION, BEING CAPABLE OF CARRYING 10 LORRIES.

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FAQ

Where is the SIEBEL FERRY 514 wreck located?

The SIEBEL FERRY 514 wreck is located at coordinates 53 39.067 N,8 5.25 E.

How deep is the SIEBEL FERRY 514 and where exactly is it located?

The SIEBEL FERRY 514 lies at a depth of about 2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 39.067 N,8 5.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIEBEL FERRY 514?

The seabed around the SIEBEL FERRY 514 lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SIEBEL FERRY 514 discovered?

The wreck of the SIEBEL FERRY 514 was discovered in 1964.

What country did the SIEBEL FERRY 514 belong to?

The SIEBEL FERRY 514 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the SIEBEL FERRY 514?

The SIEBEL FERRY 514 had a tonnage of 143 tons.

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