Thuringen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Thuringen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 41.201 N,3 18.476 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.686683
  • Longitude: -3.307933
Wreck Depth -2.7 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THURINGEN
Type battleship
Length 166.4 m
Width 28.3 m
Tonnage 22800
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 27, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The historical shipwreck THURINGEN is located underwater at coordinates 47 41.201 N, 3 18.476 W off the coast of France. Originally recorded as a cruiser that stranded in the area, official hydrographic survey records document its history from initial charting in 1933 through subsequent position updates and depth assessments down to 1 meter general depth.

Surveying Details

H2027/33 29.3.33 ST IN 474115N, 031855W. (PARIS NM 11 432 33). SQ DATE. 24.5.62 NOT SHOWN ON FR CHARTS. LC 2352. 17.2.77 SHOWN AS ST IN 474114.8N, 031854W ON FR 5560. CHART AS ST IN 474115N, 031855W. BR STD. 10.8.83 CRUISER 'THURINGEN' STRANDED IN 474116.8N, 031848.9W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 1MTR. (FR WK RECORDS 1983). CHART AS ST IN 474116.8N, 031847.4W. NC 2352. 22.2.89 POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS, NO.14573099). HH353/350/01 25.10.89 POSN NOW 474115N, 031824W. (BREST NM 89 39 28). G/S. 13.9.93 SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 2.7MTRS, IN 474114.6N, 031824E ON FR 7139 [1993 EDN]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

HELGOLAND CLASS BATTLESHIP. WAS CEDED TO FRANCE IN 1919, DISARMED AND ASSIGNED FOR SCRAPPING IN 1923. (WARSHIPS OF WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the THURINGEN wreck located?

The THURINGEN wreck is located at coordinates 47 41.201 N,3 18.476 W.

How deep is the THURINGEN and where exactly is it located?

The THURINGEN lies at a depth of about -2.7 meters and is located at coordinates 47 41.201 N,3 18.476 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THURINGEN?

The seabed around the THURINGEN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the THURINGEN discovered?

The wreck of the THURINGEN was discovered in 1933.

What was the tonnage of the THURINGEN?

The THURINGEN had a tonnage of 22800 tons.

What type of wreck is the THURINGEN?

The THURINGEN is classified as a battleship.

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