Von Der Tann Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status lifted
Von der tann Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.629 N,3 11.222 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.877150
  • Longitude: -3.187033
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VON DER TANN
Type battle-cruiser
Flag DE
Length 171.3 m
Width 26.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 21000
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1932
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H8464/19 DWP, LEAST DEPTH 0.75FMS, SHOWN IN 585240N, 031120W ON SURVEY C7953. INS AS DWP (1919) ON F081, F096. H6229/23 13.7.23 INS ON NE 3729 & - NM 1523/23. 22.10.30 SALVAGE IN PROGRESS. (CP 22541 - KHM SCAPA FLOW). H2303/30 24.11.30 SALVAGE STILL PROCEEDING SATISFACTORY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 7.12.30 RAISED 7.12.30. (JUTLAND TO JUNKYARD, S.C. GEORGE). H2303/30 30.12.30 RAISED, POSN REMAINS FOUL. (CP 2079/30). AMEND TO FA - NM 28/31. H7158/32 21.11.32 WK NOW LYING CLOSE TO LYNESS. (HNC SCAPA FLOW). - TNM 1874/32. H7158/32 14.7.33 WK REMOVED. (INVERGORDON HN 5). - TNM CANCELLED. 28.1.05 LEGEND: 'FOUL GROUND' SHOWN CENTRED ON 5852.629N, 0311.222W [WGD] ON BA 35 [EDN 5 DTD 27.3.03]. RSDRA2025000126343 31.03.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jun 5, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

General Comments

COVERED BY [1069] (QV)

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FAQ

Where is the VON DER TANN wreck located?

The VON DER TANN wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.629 N,3 11.222 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VON DER TANN?

The seabed around the VON DER TANN lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the VON DER TANN sink?

The VON DER TANN sank on Jun 21, 1919.

When was the wreck of the VON DER TANN discovered?

The wreck of the VON DER TANN was discovered in 1919.

What country did the VON DER TANN belong to?

The VON DER TANN belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the VON DER TANN?

The VON DER TANN had a tonnage of 21000 tons.

What type of wreck is the VON DER TANN?

The VON DER TANN is classified as a battle-cruiser.

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