Wapper Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wapper Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 14.4 N,12 48.08 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.240000
  • Longitude: 12.801333
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name WAPPER
Sonar Length 100
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers N CARD LT BUOY, RACON (D), S CARD LT BUOY
Surveying Details HH315/410/01 22.12.94 DW IN 551424N, 124818E [EUR]. MARKED BY LT BUOYS, 2 N CARDINAL, Q, ONE WITH RACON 'D' 400MTRS NORTHWARDS AND S CARDINAL VQ(6) + LFL 10S 400MTRS SOUTHWARDS. (STOCKHOLM RNW 249). - NM 167/95. HH315/410/01 16.1.95 DW, WITH 2 MASTS VISIBLE, IN 551424N, 124818E [EUR]. MARKED BY LT BUOYS, 2 N CARDINAL, Q, ONE WITH RACON 'D' 400MTRS N'WARDS AND S CARDINAL, VQ(6) + LFL.10S 400MTRS S'WARD. WRECK REPORTED TO BE ABOUT 100MTRS IN LENGTH. (SWEDISH NM (T)51-52/1785/94). BR STD. HH315/410/01 28.2.95 N CARDINAL LT BUOY WITH RACON WITHDRAWN. (SWEDISH NM 230(T)/95). - NM 975/95. HH315/410/02 10.8.95 UNAUTHORISED SEA TRAFFIC AND DIVING PROHIBITED WITHIN RADIUS OF 500METRES. AREA WILL SHORTLY BE MARKED BY SPAR BUOYS. (SWEDISH NM 1104(T)/95). NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER. HH315/410/03 14.5.96 WK IN 551424N, 124812E [EUR]. MASTS ARE IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE SURFACE. MARKED BY N CARD LT BUOY, WITH RACON (D) 400MTRS N, S CARD LT BUOY, VQ(6) + LFL 10S 400MTRS S, SPECIAL SPAR BUOYS 100MTRS EAST AND WEST. (SWEDISH NM 699(T)/96). - NM 1943/96 HH315/410/03 6.6.96 POSN NOW 551423.5N, 124805.5E [EUR]. DEPTH OVER MASTS 1.5MTRS. MARKING AS GIVEN IN SWEDISH NM 699(T)/96. (SWEDISH NM 26/861/96). BR STD. HH315/410/03 14.5.99 INS LIMIT OF PROHIBITED AREA, RADIUS 500MTRS, WITH LEGEND 'NAVIGATION AND DIVING PROHIBITED'. (SWEDISH NM 22/861/96). - NM 2172/99. HH315/410/04 8.2.02 SPAR BUOYS DELETED. N & S LT BUOYS REMAIN ON STATION. (SWEDISH NM 5/60/02). SPAR BUOYS NOT CHARTED BA 2115. NCA. SEP 2013/000185210 30.8.13 NOW 5MTRS IN 5514.40N, 1248.08E [WGD]. (SWEDISH NM 459/8576/13).
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2019

General Comments

LENGTH AS REPORTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 14.4 N,12 48.08 E
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FAQ

Where is the WAPPER wreck located?

The WAPPER wreck is located at coordinates 55 14.4 N,12 48.08 E.

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

The WAPPER lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 14.4 N,12 48.08 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAPPER?

The seabed around the WAPPER lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WAPPER discovered?

The wreck of the WAPPER was discovered in 1994.

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