Stortebecker Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Stortebecker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 54.877 N,7 21.353 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.914617
- Longitude: 7.355883
|
| Wreck Depth |
21.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
23 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
STORTEBECKER |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 5, 1972
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1972 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 26, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the Stortebecker is a submerged maritime obstruction located in the North Sea off the German coast. The vessel rests at the precise coordinates 53 54.877 N, 7 21.353 E. According to official UK Hydrographic Office surveying data, the wreck has been subject to multiple salvage operations and structural assessments since its initial discovery. The obstruction is currently charted as a submerged wreck with a least depth of 21 meters. Historical records indicate the site was previously marked by a buoy during early survey efforts in the 1970s. Modern navigational charts, including German chart 87 (INT 1413), confirm the wreck's location and depth, serving as a critical reference point for mariners navigating these North Sea waters. The depth clearance of 21 meters represents the shallowest point of the wreck, which remains a permanent navigational feature in this sector of the German Bight.
Surveying Details
H3734/69 14.10.72 WK SW 10.9MTRS [6FMS] IN 535455N, 072132E [EUR], MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, Q.G CLOSE NE. (HAMBURG NM 3570/72). - NM 1995/72. H1271/72 13.12.72 BLASTING AND SALVAGE WORKS IN OPERATION. (HAMBURG NM 4307(T)/72). NCA. H3734/69 14.3.73 AMENDED TO WK SW 19.7MTRS [10FMS 4FT]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 716/73). - NM 675/73. HH328/351/02 29.4.92 AMENDED TO WK SW 21.8MTRS IN 535455N, 072126E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM (21)50/14/92). - NM 1449/92. 7.11.07 SHOWN IN 5354.877N, 0721.353E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [APR '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1635. 17.4.15 SHOWN AS SW 21MTRS [LAT] IN 5354.877N, 0721.353E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.2015].
Circumstances of loss
SUFFERED AN EXPLOSION IN MACHINERY ROOM WHEN 20M NW OF WESER LTV. TAKEN IN TOW BY EAST GERMAN MV NEUBUKOW BUT SANK WHILE PROCEEDING TO BORKUM. (LL 209).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 54.877 N,7 21.353 E
Stortebecker on Wreck Map
Stortebecker Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the STORTEBECKER wreck located?
The STORTEBECKER wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.877 N,7 21.353 E.
How deep is the STORTEBECKER and where exactly is it located?
The STORTEBECKER lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.877 N,7 21.353 E.
How deep is the seabed around the STORTEBECKER?
The seabed around the STORTEBECKER lies at approximately 23 meters deep.
When did the STORTEBECKER sink?
The STORTEBECKER sank on Sep 5, 1972.
When was the wreck of the STORTEBECKER discovered?
The wreck of the STORTEBECKER was discovered in 1972.
What type of wreck is the STORTEBECKER?
The STORTEBECKER is classified as a fishing vessel.