Sperrbrecher 170 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Sperrbrecher 170 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 15.07 N,2 51.821 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.251167
  • Longitude: 2.863683
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag DE
Length 78.9 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1598
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 7, 1942
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 21.1.86 NDW SHOWN IN 511508N, 025115E [EUR] ON BELGIAN 101 [1985 EDN]. BR STD. H1310/88/28 20.6.88 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE WK OF GERMAN SPERRBRECHER MARIA S MULLER. HAS BEEN PARTLY SALVAGED. (D TERMOTE, 15.5.88). HH100/351/01 10.8.89 SANK IN 511512N, 025200E, APPROX. (R VERPOORTE). 18.6.93 POSN NOW SHOWN AS FOUL ON BELGIUM 101 & 102 [1992 EDN]. BR STD. HH342/700/01 13.3.97 NOW IN 511507N, 025154E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 5/69/97). BR STD. SEP 2010/000138707 18.10.10 SHOWN IN 5115.070N, 0251.821E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 1.6.10, 1:60,000].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-MARIA S MULLER. COMMISSIONED IN GERMAN NAVY AS AUXILLARY MINESWEEPER - SPERRBRECHER 70. MINED OFF OSTEND. (WW2 NAVIES - GERMAN SURFACE SHIPS VOL 2). WAS RENAMED SPERRBRECHER 170 BEFORE BEING SUNK. (R VERPOORTE).

General Comments

PARTLY SALVAGED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 15.07 N,2 51.821 E
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FAQ

Where is the SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.07 N,2 51.821 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY) sink?

The SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 7, 1942.

When was the wreck of the SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY)?

The SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1598 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY)?

The SPERRBRECHER 170 (PROBABLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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