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
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 BUOY WITHDRAWN.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].
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2019

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).

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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.

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