Sten Trans Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sten trans Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 37.502 N,10 25.314 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.625033
  • Longitude: 10.421900
Wreck Depth 10.3 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name STEN TRANS
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Tonnage 1231
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.3.75 WK IN 543618N, 102400E, MARKED BY RED BUOY. (LLOYDS 219). NCA YET. H1271/75 16.4.75 DANGEROUS WK IN 543730N, 101512E. G WK BUOY WITH W TOPMARK FL.G TEMP LAID CLOSE W IN 543730N, 101512E. (HAMBURG NM 1036(T)/75). NAVEAM 098/75 ISSUED. - TNM 834/75. H1271/75 1.5.75 POSN AMENDED TO 543618N, 102512E. (HAMBURG NM CORRN). - NM 923(T)/75. H1271/75 2.2.76 AMENDED TO WK 8.5MTRS [4FMS 4FT], IN 543732N, 102521E, BUOY REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 4615/76). - NM 301/76. 17.7.81 SHOWN AS WK SW 10.9 MTRS [6FMS] ON GERMAN 32. BR STD. SEP 2015/000156668 21.7.15 WK 10.32MTRS IN 5437.502N, 1025.314E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 29/807/15). AMEND WK 10.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN NOW MAINTAINED.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SAMSO FOR KIEL. CARGO OF STONES SHIFTED AND CAUSED LIST. TOOK WATER AND SANK. (LL). CREW OF 15 RECOVERED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the STEN TRANS wreck located?

The STEN TRANS wreck is located at coordinates 54 37.502 N,10 25.314 E.

How deep is the STEN TRANS and where exactly is it located?

The STEN TRANS lies at a depth of about 10.3 meters and is located at coordinates 54 37.502 N,10 25.314 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STEN TRANS?

The seabed around the STEN TRANS lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the STEN TRANS sink?

The STEN TRANS sank on Mar 13, 1975.

When was the wreck of the STEN TRANS discovered?

The wreck of the STEN TRANS was discovered in 1975.

What country did the STEN TRANS belong to?

The STEN TRANS belonged to DK.

What cargo was the STEN TRANS carrying?

The STEN TRANS was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the STEN TRANS?

The STEN TRANS had a tonnage of 1231 tons.

What type of wreck is the STEN TRANS?

The STEN TRANS is classified as a motor vessel.

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